Emma Reynolds' plans for significant expansions at her nursery were rejected by Havering Council, citing that the changes would lead to increased parking issues and traffic flow problems. The council also described the proposed extension as visually intrusive and incongruous with the current structure. Reynolds expressed disappointment but plans to appeal the decision, noting a substantial local demand for childcare services that her nursery aims to meet, especially given a two-year waiting list and recent housing developments in the area.
We are disappointed by the recent decision to refuse planning permission for the proposed extension to our nursery in the Hacton ward. As a long-standing and trusted early years provider in the community, our sole aim is to meet the growing demand for local childcare - a need that has only increased with the completion of the new 300-home development at the St George's Hospital site. We will be lodging a formal appeal against the decision.
The proposals would likely increase parking pressure and congestion at peak times to the detriment of surrounding neighbouring amenity and the safe and free flow of traffic. The potential extension has been deemed as an "incongruous development" compared to the existing building and is described as a 'visually intrusive feature' in the street scene.
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