56-58 St Marys Lane , Upminster, RM14 2QP

demolition of an existing shop with flat above and the erection of 6 flats with associated parking and amenity space

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Wilkinson S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the appeal scheme on the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of future occupiers of flats 1 and 2 regarding the provision and location of private amenity space

What decided it

The elevational treatment and staggered frontage would result in a positive addition to the streetscene that does not conflict with Policy DC61, and the Council's concerns regarding private amenity space could be addressed through a planning condition requiring suitable boundary treatment.

The benefits of residential development and positive design quality outweighed the Council's concerns about massing, footprint, and private amenity space provision, which could be mitigated through conditions.

Plan policies cited: Policy DC61

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