60 Slewins Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 2BY

Planning appeal 3285690 at 60 Slewins Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 2BY (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 16 May 2022 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the quality of living conditions for future occupants of the proposed dwelling.

a single storey, 2-bed, detached dwelling with associated parking and amenity space, involving demolition of existing garage

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Kemmann-Lane T
Postcode: RM11 2BY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the quality of living conditions for future occupants of the proposed dwelling
the effect of the proposal on the character of the area and the streetscene
the effect on the rear garden environment
the implications of the loss of car parking for the host dwelling

What decided it

The deficiencies in living conditions for future occupants, combined with harmful effects on character and streetscene, were not outweighed by the limited benefits of providing a single dwelling in a sustainable location.

the limited benefits of housing delivery and sustainable location were outweighed by deficiencies in living conditions, harmful effects on character and streetscene, and intrusion into the rear garden environment

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 26 'Urban design'
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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