Planning appeal decision
54 Squirrels Heath Road, Romford, RM3 0LJ
Planning appeal 3323074 at 54 Squirrels Heath Road, Romford, RM3 0LJ (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 14 February 2024 by Inspector Reid L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
Single storey side extension to form 1-bed flat and drop kerb, involving demolition of existing garage to rear
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Reid L
- Postcode
- RM3 0LJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether adequate parking provision would be provided, including the effect on highway safety
What decided it
The development would not cause harm to character and appearance and would provide adequate parking without adverse highway safety effects, thereby complying with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7Policy 10Policy 26Policy 24Policy 33Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document 2011
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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