Planning appeal decision
49 Heath Drive, Romford, RM2 5QL
Planning appeal 3305882 at 49 Heath Drive, Romford, RM2 5QL (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 12 September 2023 by Inspector Lewis D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
Without planning permission, the formation of a hard surface in the front and side garden of the property
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lewis D
- Postcode
- RM2 5QL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the designated heritage asset caused by the loss of the mature front garden is not outweighed by any public benefit, and the development does not accord with the development plan policies protecting the Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 26Policy 27Policy 28Policy D3Policy HC1 part C
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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