Planning appeal decision
106 Lake Rise, Romford, RM1 4EE
Planning appeal 3280757 at 106 Lake Rise, Romford, RM1 4EE (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 12 January 2022 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the local area.
Single storey side and rear extensions including basement to a two-storey semi-detached dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- RM1 4EE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the local area
- The living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties having regard to light, outlook and overbearing impact
What decided it
The excessive scale and rearward projection of the extension would be substantially larger than comparable approved schemes and would create unacceptable overbearing impact on neighbouring properties' outlook and living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7Policy 26
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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