Plans to construct 34 new homes at the Dorrington Gardens car park in Hornchurch are set for approval by Havering Council. The strategic planning committee will meet to discuss the proposal, which has drawn widespread objections from residents concerned about losing public parking and increased strain on local infrastructure. Proponents claim the new homes would foster town vitality, given parking surveys indicate the current lot is underused. The application aims to repurpose four underutilised car parks into housing as part of a larger initiative by the council.
The proposal to transform Dorrington Gardens car park into a 34-home development is controversial, with significant opposition from the community over impact on local businesses and town vitality.
Despite 42 objections from residents citing concerns over car park reduction and infrastructure pressure, the planning officer stated that underutilised parking validates the project.
The development plan includes a mix of ten one-bed flats, 12 two-bed flats, and 12 semi-detached homes, supporting a broader Havering Council initiative for affordable housing.
While residents argue that the loss of the car park could harm local businesses, the planning officer asserted that the incoming residents would bolster town centre vitality.
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