33 Sandown Avenue, Dagenham, RM10 8XD

Planning appeal 6002379 at 33 Sandown Avenue, Dagenham, RM10 8XD (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 8 May 2026 by Inspector Blair C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed use would be acceptable with regard to the effect on the supply of family housing and whether it would meet a need.

change of use of the C3 dwelling house into C1 to be used for the purpose of Airbnb serviced accommodation

Authority: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Blair C
Postcode: RM10 8XD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed use would be acceptable with regard to the effect on the supply of family housing and whether it would meet a need
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring properties with regard to noise nuisance and disturbance

What decided it

The proposed change of use conflicts with the development plan's requirement to prioritise self-contained family housing and to locate serviced accommodation in town centres or Opportunity Areas in accordance with the sequential test, and no evidence was provided to justify the chosen location.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP 3Policy SPDG 1Policy DME 3Policy DME 4Policy DMD 1Policy DMSI 3Policy E10 London PlanPolicy D14 London Plan

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