®Planning appeal decision
5 Henley Road, Ilford, IG1 2TT
the change of use from C3 (dwelling house) to C2 (residential institutions – supported living) to provide care and accommodation for up to 6 residents. The intended occupants are young people aged 16–18, supported by 24-hour rolling staff. No extensions are proposed
- Authority
- Redbridge
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- community-institutional
- Postcode
- IG1 2TT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the supply of housing, including family housing, in the Borough, and whether or not there is a demonstrable need for the proposed development in the Borough
What decided it
The absence of a demonstrable need for the supported accommodation combined with the unacceptable loss of family housing in a Borough failing to meet its housing requirement meant the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits.
The adverse impacts of the loss of a Class C3 dwelling and incremental exacerbation of the Council's housing shortfall significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of providing supported accommodation without a secure mechanism to ensure it met an identified need and was targeted at Borough residents.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy LP4, Policy LP2, Policy LP5, Policy H12
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.