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Dismissed21 May 20266002162

2 Chesterford Road, Manor Park, London, E12 6LB

Planning appeal 6002162 at 2 Chesterford Road, Manor Park, London, E12 6LB (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 21 May 2026 by Inspector Pearce J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the supply of family-sized homes in the Borough.

the change of use from two-bedroom dwelling to C4 small HMO for up to 5 persons together with rear dormer extension

Authority
London Borough of Newham
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Pearce J
Postcode
E12 6LB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the supply of family-sized homes in the Borough
  • whether the proposed development would provide suitable living conditions for future occupants of the development, with regard to privacy and noise and disturbance
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring dwellings, with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal would result in the loss of a family-sized house and have a detrimental effect on the supply of family-sized housing within the Borough, conflicting with Policies S1, S6, H1, H3 and H4 of the Newham Local Plan 2018 and Policies GG4, H8 and H10 of the London Plan 2021.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S1Policy H1Policy H3Policy H4Policy S6Policy GG4Policy H8Policy H10Policy SP3Policy SP1Policy D4Policy SP2Policy SP8Policy GG1Policy GG3Policy D14

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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