Planning appeal decision
Land to the Rear: 12-26 Harold Court Road , Romford , London, RM3 0YU
Planning appeal 3262088 at Land to the Rear: 12-26 Harold Court Road , Romford , London, RM3 0YU (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 13 September 2021 by Inspector Bartlett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of future occupants, with particular regard to outlook.
demolition of redundant garage buildings and the erection of 4no dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bartlett R
- Postcode
- RM3 0YU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of future occupants, with particular regard to outlook
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of adjacent residents, with particular regard to perceived overlooking
What decided it
The amendments to reduce and obscure-glaze first floor bedroom windows facing the neighbouring garden, combined with the provision of alternative natural light via high-level roof lights, addressed the previous Inspector's concerns about overlooking and ensured compliance with policy DC61.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC61 of the Havering Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Development Plan Document
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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