54 Faircross Avenue, Romford, RM5 3UD

Planning appeal 3286157 at 54 Faircross Avenue, Romford, RM5 3UD (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 13 September 2022 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

‘Erection of new single storey, 1 bed bungalow to rear of 52/54 Faircross Avenue’

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Cowley R
Postcode: RM5 3UD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 52 and 54 Faircross Avenue, and future occupiers of the appeal site, with particular regard to outlook and privacy
The acceptability of the proposed car parking provision, with respect to the Council's strategic approach to parking standards

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area, arising from the incongruous form and prominent visibility of the proposed dwelling, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest housing and economic benefits when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole.

the modest benefits of housing delivery and economic contribution were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the unacceptable harm to character and appearance

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 26Policy 7Policy 10Policy T1Policy T6.1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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