The Land at 2 Wincanton Road, Romford, RM3 9DH

Planning appeal 3263550 at The Land at 2 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 facing the highway of Wincanton Road and to the side elevation facing North Hill Drive, Romford to heights 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 brick pillars, railings and metal gates are imposing and harsh features that are out of character with the prevailing boundary treatments of hedges and low walls with open views and mature planting, causing harmful effects on the character and appearance of the street scene.

The need to remedy the breach of planning control and protect the character and appearance of the area outweighed the appellants' security concerns and requests for alternative compliance measures.

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

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