Planning appeal decision
76 The Drive, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 3UH
Planning appeal 3291657 at 76 The Drive, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 3UH (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 25 November 2022 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the amenity of the occupiers of the neighbouring properties at 78 The Drive and 71 Faircross Avenue, with particular regard to loss of privacy, outlook, and whether or not it would be overbearing.
a single-storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3m and as eaves height of 3m
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- RM5 3UH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the amenity of the occupiers of the neighbouring properties at 78 The Drive and 71 Faircross Avenue, with particular regard to loss of privacy, outlook, and whether or not it would be overbearing
What decided it
The proposed extension would be harmful to the amenity of neighbouring occupiers, particularly No 78 The Drive, due to its overbearing nature and impact on privacy arising from its proximity, depth, and the angled spatial relationship between the properties.
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