®Planning appeal decision
8 Mulberry Close, Chingford, London, E4 8BS
the retention of a single storey rear extension, two pram stores, replacement fenestration and access ramp, and proposed cycle storage and front boundary wall; and change of use from a dwelling for no more than six residents living together as a single household receiving care (Use Class C3(b)) to a (Use Class C2) family assessment centre for up to 6 families comprising no more than 8 adults and 6 children or 6 adults and 8 children
- Authority
- Waltham Forest London Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- community-institutional
- Postcode
- E4 8BS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on housing mix and community cohesion
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect on the living conditions of future residents of the property and adjoining residents
What decided it
The substantial benefits of providing specialist family assessment centre accommodation meeting identified need outweigh the moderate concerns regarding housing balance and community cohesion, and the limited concerns regarding parking and sustainable transport.
Plan policies cited: WFLP Policy 11, WFLP Policy 12, WFLP Policy 21, WFLP Policy 46, WFLP Policy 48, WFLP Policy 50, WFLP Policy 53, WFLP Policy 56, WFLP Policy 57, WFLP Policy 60, WFLP Policy 66, WFLP Policy 77, WFLP Policy 79, WFLP Policy 93, LP Policy S1, LP Policy S2, LP Policy H12, LP Policy D4, LP Policy D5, LP Policy D6, LP Policy GG1, LP Policy G1, LP Policy G5, LP Policy G6
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.