Planning appeal decision
1 & 2 Central Cottages, Romford, RM14 2TW
Planning appeal 3286852 at 1 & 2 Central Cottages, Romford, RM14 2TW (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 24 November 2022 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the conditions are reasonable and necessary in the interests of the living conditions of residents and the amenity of the area (Condition 4), sustainable transport (Condition 5) and highway safety (Condition 11).
demolition of existing building and erection of replacement pair of semi-detached houses without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref P0297.17, dated 6 June 2017
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- RM14 2TW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the conditions are reasonable and necessary in the interests of the living conditions of residents and the amenity of the area (Condition 4), sustainable transport (Condition 5) and highway safety (Condition 11)
- Whether the conditions could be varied, with due regard to a planning obligation
What decided it
The conditions are reasonable and necessary in accordance with the development plan and Framework, and their removal would be contrary to policy requirements for amenity, sustainable transport, and highway safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7Policy 23Policy D6 (London Plan)CP10CP17DC61
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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