®Planning appeal decision
18 Hazell Crescent, Romford, RM5 2AL
Planning appeal 3360633 at 18 Hazell Crescent, Romford, RM5 2AL (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 22 July 2025 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of removing the condition on the living conditions of the occupants of local properties in respect of noise and disturbance.
Change of use of residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to mixed use as a residential dwelling and dog care business (sui generis)
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Change of use
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- RM5 2AL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of removing the condition on the living conditions of the occupants of local properties in respect of noise and disturbance
What decided it
The absence of any complaints or significant adverse impacts on neighbouring amenity during the 9 months since permission was granted demonstrated that the temporary condition was no longer necessary and a permanent permission was warranted.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 34 of the Havering Local Plan 2021
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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