®Planning appeal decision
R/O 7 Slewins Lane Hornchurch , Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 2BZ
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
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.
Plan policies cited: DC61, CP17
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.