1a Paternoster Row, Noak Hill, ROMFORD, RM4 1LA

a retrospective application to retain existing outbuilding, retain part of the fence and removal of part timber and part steel hoarding and fence

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Nilsson A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt, having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies
The effect of the development on the openness of the Green Belt
The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupants of surrounding residential properties in terms of outlook and privacy
If the development is inappropriate development, whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the development

What decided it

The development constitutes inappropriate development in the Green Belt causing moderate harm to openness and minor harm to character and appearance, which is not clearly outweighed by other considerations, so very special circumstances do not exist.

Framework references: 152, 153, 154

Plan policies cited: Policy G2 of the London Plan (2021), Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan (2021), Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan (2021)

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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