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Allowed10 February 20263373141

15 Ethel Cottages, Padnall Road, Chadwell Heath, Essex, RM6 5JB

Planning appeal 3373141 at 15 Ethel Cottages, Padnall Road, Chadwell Heath, Essex, RM6 5JB (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was allowed on 10 February 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.

described on the application form as ‘conversion of the single-family dwellinghouse into two self-contained residential flats (1 x 1 – bedroom and 1 x 2 – bedroom)’

Authority
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
James A
Postcode
RM6 5JB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the supply of family housing within the area
  • whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions of the future occupiers with particular regard to quality of the internal layout
  • the effect of the proposal on the living condition of the neighbouring properties with particular regard to noise and disturbance
  • whether the proposed development would be located in an area with a high level of access to public transport and make provision for bike storage areas
  • whether the proposed development has capacity to facilitate a bin storage area

What decided it

The 2-bedroom flat would constitute family housing under the Local Plan definition, and the proposal would not result in a net loss of family housing, thereby complying with Policy SP3.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP3Policy DMH5Policy H1Policy H2Policy D6Policy DMD1Policy DMSI3Policy D14Policy SP8Policy DMT1Policy DMT3Policy T4Policy T5Policy DMSI8
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 57

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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