Planning appeal decision
R/O 7 Slewins Lane Hornchurch , Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 2BZ
Planning appeal 3251728 at R/O 7 Slewins Lane Hornchurch , Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 2BZ (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 11 October 2021 by Inspector Graham A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
for new dwelling at rear of 7 Slewins Lane with two parking spaces
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Graham A
- Postcode
- RM11 2BZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of adjoining occupiers by virtue of overlooking and overbearing
- The living conditions of future occupiers having regard to the standard of accommodation
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the area through the cramped and contrived positioning and design of the proposed dwelling, combined with harm to neighbouring living conditions, outweighed the benefit of providing one additional dwelling.
The benefits of the provision of one new dwelling within a relatively sustainable and well-connected area were not sufficient to outweigh the harm to the character and appearance of the area and the potential for harm to the living conditions of neighbours.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DC61CP17
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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