®Planning appeal decision
142 High Street , Hornchurch, RM12 6QX
Planning appeal 3282810 at 142 High Street , Hornchurch, RM12 6QX (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 3 March 2022 by Inspector Chalk M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers.
extension to the existing first floor to create two new apartments
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other Major Developments
- Inspector
- Chalk M
- Postcode
- RM12 6QX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers
- Whether it makes acceptable provision for a car-free development
What decided it
The failure to provide acceptable living conditions for the proposed flats due to poor outlook and limited natural light, combined with the absence of a secured car-free parking agreement, collectively outweighed the moderate housing benefits.
The moderate weight given to housing delivery benefits and sustainable location was significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the great weight attributed to the harm from unacceptable living conditions and failure to secure car-free parking provision.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan 2021Policy 24 of the Havering Local Plan 2021
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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