Planning appeal decision
63 Balgores Lane, Romford, Essex, RM2 5JX
Planning appeal 3315723 at 63 Balgores Lane, Romford, Essex, RM2 5JX (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 19 May 2023 by Inspector Pipe C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of Gidea Park Conservation Area.
remove low level front wall. Remove grassed area to front standing. Lay with stamped concrete to match existing driveway covering. Re-seal complete area and colour boost slate grey to match existing darkest colour area
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Pipe C
- Postcode
- RM2 5JX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of Gidea Park Conservation Area
What decided it
The fallback position that the wall could be removed under permitted development rights, combined with the neutral effect of the hard standing replacement in the context of the streetscene, meant the development would not harm the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 (2021)
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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