Planning appeal decision
30 Reed Pond Walk, Romford, RM2 5PB
Planning appeal 3300979 at 30 Reed Pond Walk, Romford, RM2 5PB (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 24 October 2022 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed replacement window would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Gidea Park Conservation Area.
replacement of rotten window at front of house, with like for like hard wood double glazed window
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bell-Williamson J
- Postcode
- RM2 5PB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed replacement window would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Gidea Park Conservation Area
What decided it
Insufficient information was provided to demonstrate that the replacement window would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area, and the benefits of repair and thermal efficiency could not outweigh the identified harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of The London Plan 2021Policy 28 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 (2021)Policy 26 of the Local Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
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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