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Dismissed12 March 20266001944

31 Douglas Road, Ilford, IG3 8UX

Planning appeal 6001944 at 31 Douglas Road, Ilford, IG3 8UX (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 12 March 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 the supply of family housing and local need.

change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to Children Care Home (C2) for up to 5 children at 31 Douglas Road

Authority
London Borough of Redbridge
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Burch S
Postcode
IG3 8UX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposed change of use would be acceptable, with regard to the supply of family housing and local need
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The failure to demonstrate an identified local need for the children's care home, combined with the loss of family housing for which there is a demonstrated need, meant the scheme conflicted with the development plan with no other considerations to outweigh this conflict.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP5Policy LP4Policy LP2Policy LP26Policy H12

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