Planning appeal decision
56 The Grove, Upminster, RM14 2ET
Planning appeal 3276529 at 56 The Grove, Upminster, RM14 2ET (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 12 October 2021 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed front dormer upon the character and appearance of the dwelling and its surroundings.
Single Storey Rear and Side Extensions and Front Dormer
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- RM14 2ET
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed front dormer upon the character and appearance of the dwelling and its surroundings
What decided it
The proposed front dormer would restore uniformity and symmetry to the semi-detached pair by matching the existing dormer at no. 54, would not appear oversized or dominant in context, and would respect the distinctive local character of The Grove with its variety of roof additions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC61 of the Council's Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Development Plan Document
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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