Planning appeal decision
1 Lynwood Drive, Romford, RM5 2RB
Planning appeal 3298973 at 1 Lynwood Drive, Romford, RM5 2RB (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 14 June 2023 by Inspector Storey P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
Retrospective planning application to retain split of house into 2 units and to retain the two storey side extension and the loft dormer
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Storey P
- Postcode
- RM5 2RB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed development would result in harm to the character and appearance of the area through excessive scale, bulk and disproportionate massing that conflicts with Policy 26 of the development plan, and the Framework's requirement that good design is a key aspect of sustainable development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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