®Planning appeal decision
88 Straight Road, Romford, RM3 8AB
the erection of a new 3 bedroom dwelling to the right of the donor property at 88 Straight Road
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Redford R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupants of the donor property, with specific regard to light and outlook
- whether the proposed development would provide sufficient off-street parking
- acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with specific regard to internal space
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, combined with substantial detriment to the living conditions of the donor property occupants and insufficient parking provision, demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of a single new dwelling.
The benefits of providing 1 new dwelling in a reasonably sustainable location, attracting limited weight, were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impacts on character and appearance, living conditions of the donor property occupants, and parking provision, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
Framework references: 11, 124, 130
Plan policies cited: Local Plan Policy 26, Local Plan Policy 7, Local Plan Policy 10, Local Plan Policy 24, London Plan Policy D4, London Plan Policy D6, London Plan Policy T6
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.