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Dismissed20 April 20233304978

R/O 19 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, Essex

Planning appeal 3304978 at R/O 19 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, Essex (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 20 April 2023 by Inspector Wright A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to privacy and noise and disturbance.

Erection of building

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Wright A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to privacy and noise and disturbance

What decided it

The development would cause unacceptable harm to the privacy and living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overlooking and noise and disturbance from people accessing the building via the shared walkway, which could not be adequately mitigated by conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D14 of The London Plan 2021Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan 2021Policy 34 of the Havering Local Plan 2021

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