Planning appeal decision
20 Lakefields Close, Rainham, RM13 9SL
Planning appeal 3312234 at 20 Lakefields Close, Rainham, RM13 9SL (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 23 February 2024 by Inspector Fleming D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the design of the host property and the character and appearance of the area.
without planning permission, the construction of two front dormer windows
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Fleming D
- Postcode
- RM13 9SL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the design of the host property and the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The two front dormers, by their size, prominence and number on such a small roof area, unacceptably harm the simple design of the bungalow and the character and appearance of the area, contrary to local plan policy and supplementary planning guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7Policy 26Havering Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document
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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