Planning appeal decision
45 Market Place, Havering, Romford, RM1 3EE
Planning appeal 3325467 at 45 Market Place, Havering, Romford, RM1 3EE (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 27 February 2024 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed hub and display on the character and appearance of the area.
installation of an open access communication hub unit with a defibrillator
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- RM1 3EE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed hub and display on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposals would lead to increased risk to pedestrian and highway safety through the siting and design of the communications hub close to the back-edge of the highway and within proximity to a busy bus interchange
What decided it
The communication hub is a well-designed piece of street furniture suitable for this town centre location that would not impede pedestrian movement, harm amenity, or create increased risk to highway or pedestrian safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 25Policy 26Policy D4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 114Paragraph 136
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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