87 Arlington Gardens, Romford, RM3 0EB

Planning appeal 3287271 at 87 Arlington Gardens, Romford, RM3 0EB (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 5 May 2022 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Would the proposal be visually intrusive and harmful to the setting of the host dwelling and to the appearance of the surrounding area.

front extension to existing bungalow and creation of 1 x 4 bedroom detached bungalow within rear garden

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Kemmann-Lane T
Postcode: RM3 0EB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Would the proposal be visually intrusive and harmful to the setting of the host dwelling and to the appearance of the surrounding area
Would the proposed development affect the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
Would the proposed development endanger the health of trees on the site that are of biodiversity or scenic value
Is the proposed provision of car parking likely to be inimical to the promotion of sustainable travel

What decided it

The proposal complies with Policy 10 on garden and backland development and would not cause material harm to visual amenity, neighbouring living conditions, trees, or sustainable travel principles.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 10 (Garden and backland development)Policy 24 (Parking provision and design)

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