Planning appeal decision
33 Heather Avenue, Romford, RM1 4SU
Planning appeal 3278754 at 33 Heather Avenue, Romford, RM1 4SU (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 3 December 2021 by Inspector Jarvis P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on (a) the character and appearance of the host property and its surroundings and (b) the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property, no. 35 Heather Avenue.
a rear extension to provide bedroom and ensuite for disabled person
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jarvis P
- Postcode
- RM1 4SU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on (a) the character and appearance of the host property and its surroundings and (b) the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property, no. 35 Heather Avenue
What decided it
The unacceptable overbearing impact of the high boundary wall on the living conditions and garden enjoyment of the occupiers of the neighbouring property at no. 35 Heather Avenue outweighed the significant benefit of providing accommodation for a disabled person.
The significant benefit of providing accommodation for a disabled person was outweighed by the unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overbearing impact on their garden area and outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CSDCP Policy DC61London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4
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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