1 Franks Cottages, St. Marys Lane, Upminster, RM14 3NU

Planning appeal 3258828 at 1 Franks Cottages, St. Marys Lane, Upminster, RM14 3NU (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 6 October 2021 by Inspector Clarke B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal represents an inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

a rear two storey extension to existing 'granny annexe

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Clarke B
Postcode: RM14 3NU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal represents an inappropriate development in the Green Belt
the effect of the development upon the openness of the Green Belt
if the development is inappropriate, whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other considerations, so as to amount to the very special circumstances necessary to justify the development

What decided it

The harm to the Green Belt by reason of inappropriateness and loss of openness, to which substantial weight must be given, was not clearly outweighed by the limited weight afforded to the other considerations advanced.

The substantial harm to the Green Belt by reason of inappropriateness and loss of openness was not clearly outweighed by the limited weight of other considerations, so very special circumstances do not exist to justify the development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DC45
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 138Paragraph 144Paragraph 149

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