®Planning appeal decision
Land Behind 36-40 Collier Row Lane, Romford, RM5 3BJ
9 new dwellings to the rear of 36-40 Collier Row Lane, Romford RM5 3BJ including demolition of the existing garages to numbers 38 and 40
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Savage K
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposal would provide an acceptable standard of accommodation for future occupants
- The effect of the proposal on neighbours' living conditions, with respect to overlooking and privacy
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance from the flatted building's design and position, combined with the failure to provide acceptable accommodation standards, outweighed the housing benefits even under the tilted balance.
The benefits of housing delivery and use of underutilised land attracted considerable weight, but the significant harm to character and appearance and unacceptable standard of accommodation for future occupants significantly and demonstrably outweighed these benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan, Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan, Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021, Policy H2 of the London Plan 2021
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.