®Planning appeal decision
164 Mawney Road, London, RM7 7BE
the demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide ground floor commercial space (Class E Shop, Class E restaurant or cafe, Class E office, Class E gym, Class E medical) and residential units within a part 3, part 4, and part 5 storey building with associated parking, private and communal space, cycle storage, secure bike store, refuse space and public realm improvements
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- McGlone A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of 160 and 162 Mawney Road, with regards to overlooking/privacy, and sunlight
- the effect of the proposed parking, delivery and refuse collection arrangements on highway safety on Mawney Road, at the junction of Mawney Road and the A12 and the wider locality
- whether the proposed development makes adequate provision in respect of a zero carbon contribution, a training and recruitment scheme and affordable housing
What decided it
The unacceptable loss of privacy to neighbouring occupants from elevated balconies and terraces, combined with unmitigated highway safety impacts and the absence of a signed legal agreement to secure required financial contributions, meant the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the housing and economic benefits.
The tilted balance under Framework paragraph 11d) was applied; the benefits of housing delivery, employment space, economic activity and improved character were outweighed by significant harm to neighbouring living conditions, unmitigated highway safety impacts, and failure to secure affordable housing and other required contributions.
Framework references: 11, 74, 125
Plan policies cited: Local Plan Policy 7, Local Plan Policy 23, Local Plan Policy 24, Local Plan Policy 4, Local Plan Policy 22, Local Plan Policy 33, Local Plan Policy 36, London Plan Policy T6, London Plan Policy H4, London Plan Policy S13
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.