®Planning appeal decision
88 Eastern Road, Havering, Romford, RM1 3QA
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
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.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy 7, Policy 8, Policy 23, Policy 24, Policy 35, Policy H9, Policy D6
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.