Land Adjacent to 2 Rutland Approach , Hornchurch , RM11 3EP

to erect one new dwelling, with associated access, parking and amenity space including the removal of the existing garage and other structures

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Bowden N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
whether or not the proposed development would provide suitable living conditions for the future occupiers of the proposed dwelling, with particular regard to the size of the proposed garden and outlook

What decided it

The proposed development would not harm the character and appearance of the area and would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers, thereby complying with the development plan taken as a whole.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy 7, Policy 10, Policy 26, Havering Local Plan 2021, Policy D6, London Plan 2021, Policy SI5

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