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Dismissed29 December 20213259389

17-17A Elm Parade Flats , Elm Park Avenue, HORNCHURCH, RM12 4QQ

the erection of a part-single, part-double storey rear extension, and the erection of a new staircase to the rear of the property

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Cross D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on parking provision in the area
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of residents of 18 Elm Parade with regards to outlook and light
  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The significant harm to parking provision in the area and the living conditions of neighbouring residents substantially and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of the proposal.

The harm to parking provision and living conditions of neighbours substantially and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of increased space when assessed against the policies of the Framework taken as a whole.

Plan policies cited: DC32, DC33, DC61, Policy 23, Policy 7, Policy 26

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