®Planning appeal decision
118 Pettits Lane, ROMFORD, RM1 4EJ
the demolition of existing building and construction of 2 dwellings with off-street car parking and private amenity and outbuilding to the rear
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cryan M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the gable roof and bulky rear dormer significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest benefits of providing one additional dwelling, even under the tilted balance applicable to areas with insufficient housing delivery.
The modest social and economic benefits of providing one additional dwelling were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole
Framework references: 11, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134
Plan policies cited: Havering Local Plan Policy 7, Havering Local Plan Policy 26, London Plan 2021 Policy D4
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.