®Planning appeal decision
21 Maple Avenue, Upminster, RM14 2LF
Planning appeal 3296585 at 21 Maple Avenue, Upminster, RM14 2LF (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 22 September 2022 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers with reference to outlook and light.
a ground floor front extension, first floor and loft side extension with new rear dormer
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- RM14 2LF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers with reference to outlook and light
What decided it
The proposed extension would have an overbearing effect on the neighbouring property's rear window and would significantly reduce daylight and sunlight to that window, causing unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan (2021)Havering Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document (2011)
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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