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Dismissed15 August 20233311784

7 Forbes Close, Hornchurch, RM11 1FD

Planning appeal 3311784 at 7 Forbes Close, Hornchurch, RM11 1FD (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 15 August 2023 by Inspector Wright A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

construction of part ground/part first floor rear extension revised from design previously refused and erection of boundary fence/wall alongside St Leonards Way replacing existing wall nearer to highway

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Wright A
Postcode
RM11 1FD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The height, length, position and prominence of the proposed boundary fence and wall would harm the spacious, open character of the locality and conflict with development plan policies requiring sympathetic treatment of the street scene.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy 27 of the Havering Local Plan 2021

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