Planning appeal decision
80 The Drive, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 3UH
Planning appeal 3270827 at 80 The Drive, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 3UH (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 12 July 2021 by Inspector McGurk N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
a retrospective rear extension at first floor plan
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- RM5 3UH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effects of the development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of Number 82 The Drive, with regards to outlook, sunlight and daylight
What decided it
The development would result in little discernible difference to the overall appearance compared to the already-approved extensions and would not harm the character and appearance of the area or the residential amenity of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan (2016) Policy 7.4Core Strategy policy DC61
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 55
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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