®Planning appeal decision
74-80, Barley Lane, Ilford, IG3 8XN
the change the use of properties at 74-80 Narley Lane, IG3 8XN to apart hotel use (Use Class C1). The proposed will also involve the extension at first and second floor levels and roof levels to provide additional accommodation space across the four properties and the removal of a stores at ground floor level, Retention of car parking and boundary treatments
- Authority
- Redbridge
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- leisure-sport
- Postcode
- IG3 8XN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed development, with regard to development plan policy, including the effect on the supply of housing in the Borough
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring dwellings, with regard to outlook and noise and disturbance
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposed development would make adequate provision for biodiversity net gain (BNG)
What decided it
The proposal's conflict with the development plan through loss of residential accommodation, unsuitability of location under Policy LP13, and harm to neighbouring living conditions and character and appearance could not be outweighed by the limited economic benefits when assessed against the Framework.
The adverse impacts of the scheme, comprising loss of residential accommodation, harm to living conditions and character and appearance, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of economic activity and tourist accommodation, such that the development plan conflict is not overcome by material considerations including the Framework.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy LP13, Policy LP5, Policy LP2, Policy H1, Policy LP26, Policy LP39, 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.