®Planning appeal decision
317 Lodge Lane, Romford, RM5 2HX
Planning appeal 3307893 at 317 Lodge Lane, Romford, RM5 2HX (London Borough of Havering) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 27 February 2024 by Inspector Fleming D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the various extensions on the character and appearance of the area.
1. Without planning permission, the erection of an outbuilding in the rear garden of the property. 2. Without planning permission, the erection of a ground floor extension to the rear of the property. 3. Without planning permission, the erection of a building (swinging frame) in the rear garden of the property. 4. Without planning permission, the erection of a porch to the front of the property
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Fleming D
- Postcode
- RM5 2HX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the various extensions on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the extensions and the swing on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, having regard to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The combination of the rear extension and outbuilding together causes unacceptable harm to character, appearance and neighbouring living conditions through loss of openness and outlook, whereas the extension alone is acceptable and the porch causes no harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031Policy D3 of The London PlanPolicy 7 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031Policy 27 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031Policy D6 of The London PlanPolicy 10 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031
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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