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RefusedCouncil status: Refuse Conditions/Reasons
Change of use from C3(a) (Residential Dwelling) to C2 (Residential Institute) comprising 4 children (age 8y - 17y)
19 Spencer Road Rainham RM13 8HD
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Status and dates
Last published check: 30 Sept 2026, 15:04 (UK)
- DoneReceived5 Sept 2024
- DoneValidated5 Sept 2024
- Not publishedConsultationNo date on council record
- Date set by councilTarget decision date31 Oct 2024
- DecidedRefuse Conditions/Reasons31 Oct 2024
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Council source
- Ward
- Beam Park
- Documents
- 8 published
Proposal
Change of use from C3(a) (Residential Dwelling) to C2 (Residential Institute) comprising 4 children (age 8y - 17y)
- Reference
- P1215.24
- Ward
- Beam Park
- Agent
- - SMART SKILLS LTD 27 KIMBERLEY AVENUE ILFORD IG2 7AR
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- Officer ReportOfficer Report7 Nov 2024View
- Officer Report - DEL_REPOfficer Report - DEL_REP31 Oct 2024View
- Decision Notice - havpdecr2Decision Notice - havpdecr231 Oct 2024View
- DASSupporting Statements9 Sept 2024View
- Application FormApplication Form9 Sept 2024View
- Site Location PlanSite Location Plan9 Sept 2024View
- PlansPlans9 Sept 2024View
- APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTAPPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT9 Sept 2024View
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Decision and conditions
Decision Notice - havpdecr2Planning conditions
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