Planning appeal decision
6 Wincanton Road, Romford, RM3 9DH
Planning appeal 3263499 at 6 Wincanton Road, Romford, RM3 9DH (London Borough of Havering) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 11 October 2021 by Inspector Thomas N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
without planning permission, the erection of pillars, railings and gates to the front elevation of the property facing the highway of Wincanton Road in excess of 1 metre
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thomas N
- Postcode
- RM3 9DH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area
What decided it
The pillars, railings and gates are harmful to the character and appearance of the street scene and surrounding area, being visually intrusive features that dominate the frontage in a prominent location contrary to the prevailing character of low, open front boundaries with mature garden planting.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC61 of the Havering London Borough Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Adopted 2008Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplement Planning Document (SPD) 2011Landscaping SPD 2011
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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