Planning appeal decision
42 Manser Road, Rainham, RM13 8NL
Planning appeal 3282867 at 42 Manser Road, Rainham, RM13 8NL (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 20 July 2022 by Inspector White P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether it has been demonstrated that the proposed development can be considered ancillary to the dwelling rather than an independent dwelling.
outbuilding extension to an annexe
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- White P
- Postcode
- RM13 8NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether it has been demonstrated that the proposed development can be considered ancillary to the dwelling rather than an independent dwelling
- The effects of the development on the living conditions of nearby residents
- The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed building would function as an independent dwelling rather than an ancillary annexe, and would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring residents through loss of privacy and increased intervisibility.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 (2021) Policy 7Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 (2021) Policy 26Havering London Borough Residential Extensions & Alterations Supplementary Planning Document (2011) paragraphs 9.1 and 9.2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56Paragraph 12
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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