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Dismissed10 July 20253361365

3 Fairview Parade, Mawney Road, Romford, RM7 7HH

Planning appeal 3361365 at 3 Fairview Parade, Mawney Road, Romford, RM7 7HH (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 10 July 2025 by Inspector Housden C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the first floor residential properties of Fairview Parade, with particular regard to the effect of noise, disturbance and odour.

change of use class from E(a) (Pharmacy) to Mixed Use Sui Generis (Café, Drinking Establishment and Lounge)

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Housden C
Postcode
RM7 7HH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of the first floor residential properties of Fairview Parade, with particular regard to the effect of noise, disturbance and odour

What decided it

Insufficient evidence to demonstrate that noise and disturbance from customers entering, leaving and congregating outside the premises, and noise transfer through the party floor, would not cause significant harm to the living conditions of the first floor residential occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 14 of the Havering Local Plan (2021)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 57

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