®Planning appeal decision
54 St Marys Lane, Upminster, RM12 2QP
demolition of existing building and erection of a replacement building to include 5 x 2-bed self contained flats, with associated parking and amenity space
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- James A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposal would achieve a satisfactory mix of dwellings
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance of the area and failure to provide an appropriate mix of dwellings significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery, even under the tilted balance.
The modest benefits of housing delivery and environmental improvements were outweighed by significant harm to character and appearance and failure to meet the required housing mix, with the conflict with the development plan carrying significant weight against the scheme.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy 5, Policy 7, Policy 26
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.