Planning appeal decision
20 Great Nelmes Chase, Hornchurch, RM11 2PT
Planning appeal 3298678 at 20 Great Nelmes Chase, Hornchurch, RM11 2PT (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 23 September 2022 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and that of the local area.
alterations to dwelling by way of new roof/extensions and alterations to front facade
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- RM11 2PT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and that of the local area
- The living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers, with reference to outlook
What decided it
The proposal would result in significant harm to both the character and appearance of the local area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through its excessive scale, massing, and overbearing presence, contrary to Policies 7 and 26 of the Havering Local Plan (2021).
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan (2021)Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan (2021)Havering Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document (2011)Emerson Park Policy 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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