Planning appeal decision
5 and 6 Little Heath, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4XX
Planning appeal 3306132 at 5 and 6 Little Heath, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4XX (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 30 December 2022 by Inspector McGurk N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of Little Heath Conservation Area, including its effect on trees.
a proposed dropped kerb at 5 & 6 Little Heath and remove boundary wall
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- RM6 4XX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of Little Heath Conservation Area, including its effect on trees
What decided it
The proposal would fail to conserve the character and appearance of Little Heath Conservation Area, and the private benefit of off-road parking did not outweigh the less than substantial harm identified.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan (2021) Policy HC1Local Plan Policy LP33Local Plan Policy LP38
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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