31 Farm Road, Rainham, RM13 9JU

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

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.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: DC61, Policy 3, Policy 7, Policy 26, Policy 27, Policy 10, Policy 34

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