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No.Condition Text
1.The use of the premises for vehicle repair/servicing would by reason of its location and proximity to neighbouring properties and in the absence of a detailed noise/acoustic assessment result in an unsatisfactory relationship by way of noise and disturbance to surrounding neighbouring occupiers. Through a combination of the levels of potential activity, uncertainty over noise from comings/goings and in the absence of a compelling case otherwise the development is contrary to the objectives of Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 Policies 13 and 34 through being detrimental to the amenity of surrounding occupiers. There would also be conflict with the objectives of the NPPF, in particular Para 135 which requires development to provide a high standard of amenity for existing and future users and not undermine community cohesion
2.The use of the premises for vehicle repair/servicing by reason of the physical character of the site, location and proximity to the footway and in the absence of evidence otherwise has increased movement to and from the site in a manner which has not been proven not to be harmful to highway and pedestrian safety. The proposals are therefore be contrary to Policies 23 and 24 of the Havering Local Plan, Policy T6 of the London Plan, and to the objectives of the NPPF specifically Para 115.
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 reason(s) for it was given to the agent via email on 12-09-2024