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Dismissed29 December 20213269334

316 South End Road, Rainham, RM13 7YD

Planning appeal 3269334 at 316 South End Road, Rainham, RM13 7YD (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 29 December 2021 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

two storey, 3-bed semi-detached dwelling with associated parking and amenity space, involving demolition of existing extension to no. 316

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Cross D
Postcode
RM13 7YD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • Effect of the proposal on the living conditions of residents of 12 Esmond Close with regards to outlook, light and privacy

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance combined with substantial harm to neighbouring amenity substantially and demonstrably outweighed the limited housing benefit, making the proposal unsustainable development contrary to the Framework.

The adverse impacts of the development, comprising significant harm to character and appearance and substantial harm to neighbouring living conditions, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the identified benefits of housing supply, resulting in the proposal not representing sustainable development

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 26 of the Local PlanPolicy 7 of the Local PlanPolicy 10 of the Local PlanPolicy DC61 of the CSDCP
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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