24 Brookdale Avenue, UPMINSTER, RM14 2LT

new 1 bedroom chalet bungalow to rear of 24 Brookdale Avenue

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Chalk M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, in particular those of No 26 Brookdale Avenue

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance caused by the incongruous, prominently sited bungalow that fails to respect the existing pattern of development and building line significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery.

The moderate benefits of housing delivery and economic benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the considerable harm to character and appearance of the area.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Havering Local Plan Policy 3, Havering Local Plan Policy 7, Havering Local Plan Policy 10, Havering Local Plan Policy 26, London Plan Policy D1

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