Planning appeal decision
17-19 Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1TS
Planning appeal 3319714 at 17-19 Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1TS (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 27 May 2025 by Inspector Allen M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area.
Construction of a front canopy and outdoor enclosure to the front (sitting area)
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Allen M
- Postcode
- RM11 1TS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
What decided it
Both the existing canopy and proposed replacement structure result in unacceptable harm to the appearance of the host building and surrounding area by creating obtrusive, discordant features that conflict with the open character of the commercial parade, contrary to Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan (adopted November 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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