Planning appeal decision
212 Front Lane, Upminster, RM14 1LW
Planning appeal 3312368 at 212 Front Lane, Upminster, RM14 1LW (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 3 April 2023 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the unauthorised development upon the character and appearance of the host building and area.
1. Without planning permission, the erection of a balcony to the rear of the property; 2. Without planning permission, the construction of a rear dormer window in the roof
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Satheesan R
- Postcode
- RM14 1LW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the unauthorised development upon the character and appearance of the host building and area
- the effect of the balcony on the living conditions for the neighbouring occupiers of 210 and 214 Front Lane with regard to privacy
What decided it
The development preserves the character and appearance of the host building and area in accordance with local and national policy, and does not result in harmful overlooking or loss of privacy to neighbouring properties.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan 2016 – 2031Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021Policy 7 of the Local PlanPolicy 34 of the Local Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 130
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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