Planning appeal decision
14 Hood Road , Rainham, RM13 8AS
Planning appeal 3279024 at 14 Hood Road , Rainham, RM13 8AS (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 25 February 2022 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the streetscene and appearance of the surrounding area having regard to siting, scale, mass, design and materials, and the prevailing character of development.
the demolition of existing detached single bungalow and the erection of replacement one and a half storey 2-bed detached single dwelling house with associated parking and amenity space
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- RM14 8AS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the streetscene and appearance of the surrounding area having regard to siting, scale, mass, design and materials, and the prevailing character of development
- The effect on living conditions of adjacent occupiers bearing in mind matters of overshadowing, outlook and sense of enclosure
What decided it
The proposed dwelling's modern design with sustainable features represents a positive contribution to the streetscene that does not conflict with the varied character of the area, and causes no significant harm to neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC61
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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