®Planning appeal decision
221 Highfield Road, ROMFORD, RM5 3AN
the erection of part-two, part-single storey extension to side to create a one-bedroom, two-person dwelling house with associated amenity space, new vehicular crossover and parking, cycle and bin stores
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Clarke B
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- whether appropriate living conditions would be provided for the future occupiers of the development, with particular reference to internal space
What decided it
The proposed development would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area and would fail to provide appropriate living conditions for future occupiers, with these adverse effects significantly and demonstrably outweighing the limited housing and economic benefits.
The presumption in favour of sustainable development was engaged due to housing under-delivery, but the significant harm arising from the development to character and appearance and living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of housing contribution and economic benefits.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Local Plan Policy 26, Local Plan Policy 7, London Plan Policy D6
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.