Planning appeal decision
31 Farm Road, Rainham, RM13 9JU
Planning appeal 3268336 at 31 Farm Road, Rainham, RM13 9JU (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 23 December 2021 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
erection of a detached bungalow with associated landscaping and 1 off street parking space
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- RM13 9JU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
- The living conditions of future residents with regards to outlook, privacy, access, and noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposal would not harm character and appearance and would provide suitable living conditions for residents, according with the development plan and engaging the presumption in favour of sustainable development under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework.
The presumption in favour of sustainable development was engaged due to the Council's failure to meet the Housing Delivery Test, and the proposal accorded with the development plan, so the balance tipped in favour of allowing the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DC61Policy 3Policy 7Policy 26Policy 27Policy 10Policy 34
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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