Planning appeal decision
69 Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 3AT
Planning appeal 3306780 at 69 Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 3AT (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 2 May 2023 by Inspector Buchanan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal building and the surrounding area.
extension to existing ground floor shop and conversion/extension of flat above shop into ground floor shop to form two floor trading area along with rear new storage and office ancillary to shop
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Buchanan R
- Postcode
- RM11 3AT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal building and the surrounding area
- whether the proposal would result in the unjustified loss of a residential property
What decided it
The unacceptable adverse impact on character and appearance combined with the unjustified loss of a residential property outweighed the moderate economic and social benefits of shop expansion.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 26Policy 13Policy 3
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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