Dental Surgery, 28 Rosewood Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 5LH

Planning appeal 3323020 at Dental Surgery, 28 Rosewood Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 5LH (London Borough of Havering) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 10 January 2024 by Inspector Bartlett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area.

a new conservatory to the back of the existing building to provide space for the patients and staff. Reducing the kerb to accommodate a new driveway and relocating 3 car parking spaces to the front of the building

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Bartlett R
Postcode: RM12 5LH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area
the effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of adjoining residential properties
the effect of the re-located car parking, access and driveway on highway safety

What decided it

The new parking and access arrangements to the front of the site would be detrimental to pedestrian and highway safety due to limited visibility, restricted turning space, and the proximity of the new side extension to the footpath, contrary to paragraph 115 of the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 26Policy 7Policy 24Policy T6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 115Paragraph 135Paragraph 191

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