Planning appeal decision
14 Crossways, Romford, RM2 6AL
Planning appeal 3302590 at 14 Crossways, Romford, RM2 6AL (London Borough of Havering) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 7 October 2022 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether each of the individual elements of the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Gidea Park Conservation Area.
extensions/new garage and alterations to house in form of new windows and rendering as well as boundary treatments
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bell-Williamson J
- Postcode
- RM2 6AL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether each of the individual elements of the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Gidea Park Conservation Area
What decided it
The garage and boundary treatments are independent and physically separate from the rejected elements, allowing a split decision whereby the garage and boundary treatments preserve the conservation area's character while the extensions, outbuilding, and windows do not.
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 Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 (2021)
- 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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