3 Westmoreland Avenue, Hornchurch, ESSEX, RM11 2EJ

described on the application form as “Proposed first floor extension

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Dale A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effects of the first floor extension upon the character and appearance of the dwelling and its surroundings
The effects of the first floor extension upon the amenities of the neighbouring occupiers at no. 1 Westmoreland Avenue with regard to the potential for any overbearing effects and an increased sense of enclosure

What decided it

The carefully designed roof style with lower eaves to the southern side and advanced upper bay to the front, combined with the hipped profile and set-back rear projection, would ensure the extension would be visually attractive and respectful of local character while avoiding unacceptable impacts on neighbouring amenity.

Framework references: 127

Plan policies cited: Policy DC61, Policy D1, Policy D4

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