Planning appeal decision
2 Wickford Close, Romford, RM3 9SD
Planning appeal 3275064 at 2 Wickford Close, Romford, RM3 9SD (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 26 September 2022 by Inspector Griffin E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
part retrospective application for a single storey storage shed to the front
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Griffin E
- Postcode
- RM3 9SD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The development causes visual harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area that cannot be adequately mitigated by landscaping, and this harm is not outweighed by any benefits even under the tilted balance.
The adverse impacts of the development significantly and demonstrably outweigh any benefits when assessed against the policies in the Framework as a whole
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC61 of the LDF Core StrategyPolicy D3 of the London PlanPolicy D4 of the London PlanResidential Extensions and Alterations SPD 2011
- 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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