671 Heathway,, Dagenham,, Barking And Dagenham,, RM9 5TA

for the change of use of the dwelling (Use Class C3) to a 6 x bed HMO for up to 7 residents (Sui Generis) including addition of cycle and refuse storage

Authority: Barking and Dagenham
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: RM9 5TA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the change of use is acceptable, with regard to the supply of family housing and local need
the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbours, with regard to noise and disturbance
whether the site is in an appropriate location, with regard to accessibility

What decided it

The scheme results in a harmful reduction to the supply of family dwellings for which there is a need, and it has not been adequately demonstrated that the scheme meets an identified need, contrary to Policies SP3 and DMH5 of the Local Plan.

Plan policies cited: Policy DMH5, Policy SP3, Policy DMD1, Policy DMSI3, Policy SP8, Policy DMT1, Policy D6, Policy D14, Policy T4

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