Planning appeal decision
42 Sarre Avenue, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6TP
Planning appeal 3312136 at 42 Sarre Avenue, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6TP (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 17 August 2023 by Inspector Poole S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposals on the character and appearance of the street scene.
described on the application form as “Retrospective planning consent for temporary condenser unit for air conditioner attached to flank wall of the property
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Poole S
- Postcode
- RM12 6TP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposals on the character and appearance of the street scene
- the living conditions of the occupiers of 44 Sarre Avenue, with particular regard to noise disturbance
What decided it
The air-conditioning unit's prominent siting and size create unacceptable effects on street scene character and a likelihood of unacceptable noise disturbance to neighbouring occupiers, with no technical information or evidence of necessity to justify the high-level flank elevation location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 26Policy 7
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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