Planning appeal decision
16 Dunster Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3QD
Planning appeal 3279385 at 16 Dunster Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3QD (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 3 December 2021 by Inspector Jarvis P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the first floor element of the proposal on (a) the character and appearance of the host property and surroundings and (b) the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property, no. 18 Dunster Crescent.
part single, part two storey rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jarvis P
- Postcode
- RM11 3QD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the first floor element of the proposal on (a) the character and appearance of the host property and surroundings and (b) the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property, no. 18 Dunster Crescent
What decided it
The proposed first floor extension, with its proportionate design, hipped roof, adequate separation distance of approximately 1.85 metres from the neighbouring property, and limited depth of 3 metres, would not result in unacceptable harm to character and appearance or living conditions of neighbours.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CSDCP Policy DC61London Plan Policy D1London 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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