Planning appeal decision
Park Hotel, 325-327 Cranbrook Road and 2 Cavendish Gardens, Ilford, IG1 4UE
Planning appeal 3359941 at Park Hotel, 325-327 Cranbrook Road and 2 Cavendish Gardens, Ilford, IG1 4UE (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 23 July 2025 by Inspector Knight A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on living conditions for occupiers of neighbouring properties and for No 2 Cavendish Gardens.
for temporary use. The proposal is for a single-storey modular unit within the Park Hotel's rear courtyard. This prototype will serve as a showcase, demonstrating the principle of modular construction as a sustainable and efficient housing solution. The unit will not be used for living or cooking but will be used to engage with clients including local authorities and to promote modular construction
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Knight A
- Postcode
- IG1 4UE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on living conditions for occupiers of neighbouring properties and for No 2 Cavendish Gardens
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the outlook and living conditions of occupiers of No 4 Cavendish Gardens and the harmful erosion of the spacious character of the area, contrary to Policy LP26 of the Redbridge Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP26
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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