Planning appeal decision
24 & 26 Dunmow Drive, Rainham, RM13 7UD
Planning appeal 3271695 at 24 & 26 Dunmow Drive, Rainham, RM13 7UD (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 15 November 2021 by Inspector Pannell G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
2 no. new semi-detached houses constructed adjacent to 2 no. existing properties with parking, garages and landscaping for each property. Single-storey rear extension to no. 24 Dunmow Drive
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pannell G
- Postcode
- RM13 7UD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the future occupier of 26A Dunmow Drive, with regard to privacy, light and outlook
What decided it
The identified adverse impacts on character and appearance and living conditions would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited housing benefits when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole.
the limited contribution to housing supply and social and economic benefits were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and living conditions of future occupiers
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC61 of the London Borough of Havering Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Development Plan DocumentPolicy H1 of the London PlanPolicy D1 of the London PlanPolicy D3 of the London PlanPolicy D4 of the London PlanPolicy D6 of the London Plan
- 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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