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Dismissed12 January 20263370953

17 Campsey Road, Dagenham, RM9 4DS

Planning appeal 3370953 at 17 Campsey Road, Dagenham, RM9 4DS (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 12 January 2026 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the supply of family housing within the area and whether it is suitably located.

described in the evidence as a “change of use of the C3 dwelling to a 5-person C4 HMO”

Authority
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
James A
Postcode
RM9 4DS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the supply of family housing within the area and whether it is suitably located
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers with particular regard to space standards and private outdoor amenity space
  • the effect of the proposed development on parking provision and highway safety

What decided it

The loss of family housing in an area of demonstrated need, combined with the site's poor transport accessibility and failure to meet HMO space and amenity standards, outweighed any benefits of the proposed development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 63

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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