Planning appeal decision
42 Hyland Close, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 1DX
Planning appeal 3326874 at 42 Hyland Close, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 1DX (London Borough of Havering) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 26 September 2023 by Inspector Jarvis P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the rear extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area.
Part single, part two storey rear extension, single storey front infill extension, conversion of garage to habitable use, alterations to fenestration and internal layout
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jarvis P
- Postcode
- RM11 1DX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the rear extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area
- The impact of the rear extensions on the living conditions of the occupiers of No. 44 Hyland Close
What decided it
The single storey rear extension would be disproportionately large in relation to the original modest dwelling and would introduce a form of development out of character with the established pattern of extensions in the area, thereby conflicting with Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan (2021)
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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