Planning appeal decision
52A Collier Row Lane, Romford, RM5 3BB
Planning appeal 3322952 at 52A Collier Row Lane, Romford, RM5 3BB (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 12 February 2024 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character of the area and the streetscene.
loft conversion including roof lights and a rear dormer window with first floor rear extension to flat 52A
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- RM5 3BB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character of the area and the streetscene
What decided it
The excessive width and scale of the proposed dormer window combined with the hip-roofed projection would create unacceptably dominant and visually intrusive features that harm the character of the area and streetscene, contrary to local plan policy, the SPD guidance, and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 26
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 131
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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