24 Brookdale Avenue, Upminster, RM14 2LT

Planning appeal 3284332 at 24 Brookdale Avenue, Upminster, RM14 2LT (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 25 February 2022 by Inspector Chalk M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

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
Postcode: RM14 2LT

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Havering Local Plan Policy 3Havering Local Plan Policy 7Havering Local Plan Policy 10Havering Local Plan Policy 26London Plan Policy D1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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