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Dismissed27 May 20266003548

37 Wigton Road, Romford, Essex, RM3 9HB

Planning appeal 6003548 at 37 Wigton Road, Romford, Essex, RM3 9HB (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 27 May 2026 by Inspector Cooper-Young C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether or not the development would provide appropriate living conditions for occupiers.

Change of use from single dwelling to supported living for up to five people (aged 18 to 65) receiving supported living care and 2 No carers

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Cooper-Young C
Postcode
RM3 9HB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether or not the development would provide appropriate living conditions for occupiers
  • the effect of the development on the character of the area and the living conditions of occupiers of adjoining properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The development would introduce a sustained pattern of staff and professional visits throughout day and night creating a markedly higher level of activity and movement than a single-family dwelling, thereby harming the character of the area and living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 6Policy 7Policy 34

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