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No.Condition Text
1.The original dwelling has a gross internal floor space of less than 120 square metres and would therefore result in the unacceptable loss of a much needed family home within the Borough, contrary to Policy 8(i) of the Havering Local Plan.
2.Insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that the proposed development would comply with the quality and minimum living space standards set out within the East London HMO guidance, with particular regards to details of floor-to-ceiling heights and kitchen, personal washing and WC facilities. This, together with the lack of communal space for occupiers, means the proposal would represent a substandard internal arrangement that would be detrimental to the living conditions of future occupants. The proposed development would therefore conflict with the requirements of Local Plan Policy 8 (vi and vii).
3.Statement Required by Article 35 (2) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015: Consideration was given to seeking amendments, but given conflict with adopted planning policy, notification of intended refusal and the reasons for it was given to the agent in writing on 28/08/2026.