®Planning appeal decision
88 Eastern Road, Havering, Romford, RM1 3QA
Planning appeal 6000600 at 88 Eastern Road, Havering, Romford, RM1 3QA (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 9 December 2025 by Inspector Cooper-Young C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of adjoining properties, with specific regard to noise and activity, and whether or not the proposal would provide appropriate living conditions for future occupiers having regard to the provision of private amenity space.
demolition of existing single storey rear extension, erection of replacement single storey and change of use of the property into a large house of multiple occupancy comprising 11no. bedrooms and communal space
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Cooper-Young C
- Postcode
- RM1 3QA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of adjoining properties, with specific regard to noise and activity, and whether or not the proposal would provide appropriate living conditions for future occupiers having regard to the provision of private amenity space
- whether the proposed development would make adequate provision for waste
- whether the proposed development would be consistent with planning policies which seek to reduce dependence on private vehicle use
- the effect of the proposal on highway safety
What decided it
The significant and enduring harm arising from noise and disturbance to neighbouring occupiers, inadequate living conditions for future occupiers, and excessive parking provision would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
The benefits of housing delivery and meeting identified need were outweighed by the significant and enduring harm to the amenity of existing and future occupiers and the conflict with the Framework's emphasis on well-designed development providing high levels of amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7Policy 8Policy 23Policy 24Policy 35Policy H9Policy D6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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