Planning appeal decision
64 South Street, Romford, RM1 1RB
Planning appeal 3285364 at 64 South Street, Romford, RM1 1RB (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 29 November 2022 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dormer windows on the character and appearance of the host building, a non-designated heritage asset, and the surrounding area.
Replacement of four roof lights on the second floor with four dormer windows on the South Street elevation
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- RM1 1RB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed dormer windows on the character and appearance of the host building, a non-designated heritage asset, and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed dormer windows would be sensitive and relatively discreet additions that would not harm the character or appearance of the non-designated heritage asset or the surrounding area, and would comply with the development plan policies on design quality and heritage protection.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7Policy 26Policy 28
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 189Paragraph 197Paragraph 203
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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