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1.The proposed development would by reason of low floor-to-ceiling height and no provision for private amenity space and poor outlook from habitable rooms, would result in the formation of poor quality and substandard residential accommodation to the detriment of the amenity of prospective future occupants contrary to Policies 7, 10 and 26 of the Local Plan (2021) and Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021.
2.The proposed development would by reason of its scale, bulk and inappropriate siting, in close proximity to the rear of the neighbouring buildings would have a detrimental impact on the outlook and visual amenity of the occupiers of the neighbouring buildings, contrary to Policies 7, 10 and 26 of the Local Plan (2021) and Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021.
3.The access due to the use of the emergency escape external staircase and path would, by reason of its position, length and proximity to neighbouring properties is considered unneighbourly and would result in noise and disturbance harmful to the amenity of occupiers of No 54-62, contrary to Policies 7 and 10 of the Havering London Plan 2016-31.
4.The proposal, if granted planning permission on appeal, would be liable for the Mayor of London and Havering Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Based upon the information supplied with the application, the Mayoral CIL payable would be £ 2,575 based on the calculation of £25.00 per square metre and the Havering Community Infrastructure Levy (HCIL) would be a charge of £ 13,204 based on calculation of £125.76 per square metre. Each would be subject to indexation. Further details with regard to CIL are available from the Council's website.
5.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 reason(s) for it was given to Mr George Stamos by email on 11/08/22