Planning appeal decision
11 Kenley Gardens, Hornchurch, RM12 6PD
Planning appeal 3318309 at 11 Kenley Gardens, Hornchurch, RM12 6PD (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 26 April 2024 by Inspector Reid L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the details of the landscaping scheme on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to existing landscape features.
Self-build plot on land to the rear of 11 Kenley Gardens, Hornchurch with reserved matters for appearance and landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Reid L
- Postcode
- RM12 6PD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the details of the landscaping scheme on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to existing landscape features
What decided it
The proposed landscaping scheme would retain the arboreal character of the area and comply with Policy 27 of the Havering Local Plan 2021 by retaining and enhancing existing landscaping features.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 27 of the Havering Local Plan 2021
- Judgments
- Holborn Studios Ltd v The Council of the London Borough of Hackney [2017] EWHC 2823 (Admin)
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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