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Dismissed25 October 20223289316

58A Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1XA

Planning appeal 3289316 at 58A Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1XA (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 25 October 2022 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the rear garden scene.

the demolition of existing dwelling with replacement building of 5 x 2 bedroom units & 1 x 1 bedroom unit with associated parking and amenity

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Redford R
Postcode
RM11 1XA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the rear garden scene
  • the living conditions of the occupants of No 60 Billet Lane with specific regard to outlook
  • whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with specific regard to outdoor space, room heights, and for unit 4, outlook

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance, and to the living conditions of both existing and future occupants, outweighs the modest housing delivery benefits when the proposal is assessed against the Framework as a whole.

The modest benefits of 5 additional dwellings in a reasonably sustainable location were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impacts on character and appearance and living conditions of existing and future occupants, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Local Plan Policy 7Local Plan Policy 26London Plan Policy D6London Plan 2021
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 130

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