Planning appeal decision
65, Hall Lane, Upminster, RM14 1AQ
Planning appeal 3297018 at 65, Hall Lane, Upminster, RM14 1AQ (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 5 September 2022 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers with reference to privacy and noise disturbance.
a single storey rear extension with roof terrace over and alterations to existing ground floor front entrance
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- RM14 1AQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers with reference to privacy and noise disturbance
What decided it
The 1.8 metre obscured glazed privacy screen on the north side of the proposed roof terrace would prevent intrusive overlooking and, combined with generous separating distances and garden sizes, would not result in harmful privacy impacts or noise disturbance to neighbouring dwellings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Hall Lane Policy AreaHall Lane Area Supplementary Planning Document (2009)
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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