Planning appeal decision
71 Slewins Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 2BY
Planning appeal 3267537 at 71 Slewins Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 2BY (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 10 September 2021 by Inspector Bartlett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the streetscape.
double storey side extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bartlett R
- Postcode
- RM11 2BY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the streetscape
- the living conditions of neighbours at No. 69 Slewins Lane
What decided it
The extension would significantly reduce the gap between the dwellings and create a terracing effect contrary to the detached character of the area, whilst also causing unacceptable loss of privacy, light and outlook to the neighbouring property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC61 of the London Borough of Havering Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Adopted 2008Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning 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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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