38, Hertford Road, Newbury Park, Ilford, IG2 7HF

Planning appeal 3360229 at 38, Hertford Road, Newbury Park, Ilford, IG2 7HF (London Borough of Redbridge) was allowed on 25 September 2026 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether a refusal to grant the LDC was well founded, turning on whether the proposed use would fall within Class C3 or Class C2 of the Use Classes Order 1987, and if Class C2, whether the change of use would be material.

Authority: London Borough of Redbridge
Appeal type: Lawful Development Certificate
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector: Watson S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether a refusal to grant the LDC was well founded, turning on whether the proposed use would fall within Class C3 or Class C2 of the Use Classes Order 1987, and if Class C2, whether the change of use would be material

What decided it

The proposed use would not constitute a material change of use because the general activity in and around the dwelling would not be significantly different to that of a family house, applying the test established in North Devon DC.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: LP5LP6
Judgments: North Devon DC v First Secretary of State [2003] EWHC 157 (Admin)

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