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Dismissed26 August 20253364580

2 Fairland Road, London, E15 4AF

Planning appeal 3364580 at 2 Fairland Road, London, E15 4AF (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 26 August 2025 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed loss of a dwellinghouse upon the supply of housing.

the change of use from single dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a children's home (Use Class C2)

Authority
London Borough of Newham
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Rafiq F
Postcode
E15 4AF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed loss of a dwellinghouse upon the supply of housing
  • whether the proposed development would make adequate provision for cycle storage facilities

What decided it

The loss of a 3-bedroom family-sized dwelling, which the Local Plan particularly emphasises protecting, outweighed the acknowledged benefits of providing a children's care home.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H4Policy H8Policy S1Policy S6Policy H1Policy H3Policy SP8Policy INF2Policy T5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 5

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