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Dismissed27 February 20266001528

65, Upney Lane, Barking, IG11 9LD

Planning appeal 6001528 at 65, Upney Lane, Barking, IG11 9LD (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 27 February 2026 by Inspector Burch S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed change of use would be acceptable, with regard to its effect on the supply of family housing and its accessibility to public transport.

change of use of the dwelling (C3) to a 5no. bed, 5no. person HMO (C4), conversion of the garage including the construction of a single storey front extension, and installation of one window to the ground floor side elevation

Authority
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Burch S
Postcode
IG11 9LD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposed change of use would be acceptable, with regard to its effect on the supply of family housing and its accessibility to public transport
  • the effect of the proposed front extension on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with regard to parking provision

What decided it

The proposed change of use would result in a reduction to the supply of family dwellings for which there is identified need, contrary to Policies SP3 and DMH 5 of the development plan, and no other considerations outweighed this conflict.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP3Policy DMH 5Policy SP8Policy DMT 1Policy DMD 1Policy DMD 5Policy SP2Policy DMT 2Policy T4Policy T1Policy T6Policy T6.1Policy D14Policy D4

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The authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2026

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