Planning appeal decision
35 Maclennan Avenue, Rainham, RM13 9SS
Planning appeal 3302934 at 35 Maclennan Avenue, Rainham, RM13 9SS (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 24 February 2023 by Inspector Carpenter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on highway safety, with particular regard to parking.
the erection of a 2-storey 3-bedroom detached house to the side of the existing dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Carpenter C
- Postcode
- RM13 9SS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on highway safety, with particular regard to parking
What decided it
The modest increase in on-street parking demand would not result in an unacceptable impact on highway safety given the low traffic levels, clear marking of bays, adequate pedestrian footway, and existing residents' access to dedicated off-street parking.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 24 of the Havering Local PlanPolicy T6 of the London PlanPolicy T6.1 of the London PlanPolicy T6C of the London PlanPolicy 7 of the Havering Local PlanPolicy D7 of the London Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 111
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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