Planning appeal decision
41 Homeway, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex, RM3 0HD
Planning appeal 3280174 at 41 Homeway, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex, RM3 0HD (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 3 December 2021 by Inspector Davies E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the street scene.
a roof extension comprising loft conversion with rear dormer and change of roof form from hipped to half hip/gable end roof
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davies E
- Postcode
- RM3 0HD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the street scene.
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No.39 Homeway, with particular reference to outlook.
What decided it
The modest scale of the roof extension, the use of matching materials, and the existing variety of roof designs on Homeway meant the development would not have an unacceptable adverse impact on character and appearance or the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC61 of the Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Development Plan Document (Adopted 2008)Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document (Adopted 2011)
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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