59 Crowlands, Romford, RM7 9JA

Planning appeal 6003044 at 59 Crowlands, Romford, RM7 9JA (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 17 April 2026 by Inspector Cooper-Young C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development would be consistent with planning policies regarding the provision of housing in the borough.

Change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to C4 HMO for up to 6 people

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Cooper-Young C
Postcode: RM7 9JA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the development would be consistent with planning policies regarding the provision of housing in the borough
the effect of the development on the character of the area and the living conditions of occupiers of adjoining properties, with specific regard to noise and disturbance
whether or not the development would provide appropriate living conditions for occupiers
whether the development would be consistent with planning policies relevant to the provision of parking

What decided it

The development conflicts with the development plan taken as a whole across multiple policy areas (housing supply, neighbour amenity, occupier living conditions, and parking), and material considerations do not indicate the appeal should be decided otherwise.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 8: Houses in Multiple OccupationPolicy 34London Plan Policy T6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 116

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