Planning appeal decision
119 Front Lane, Upminster, Essex, RM14 1XN
Planning appeal 3328793 at 119 Front Lane, Upminster, Essex, RM14 1XN (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 21 May 2024 by Inspector Pearce J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of No 121 Front Lane and No 27 Marlborough Close, with regard to outlook and privacy.
the demolition of existing bungalow and replace with 2 x semi detached 3 bedroom chalets
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Pearce J
- Postcode
- RM14 1XN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of No 121 Front Lane and No 27 Marlborough Close, with regard to outlook and privacy
- the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, particularly the loss of privacy and overbearing outlook, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited housing benefits of the proposal.
The adverse impacts of harm to neighbouring living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing supply and delivery, notwithstanding the Council's failure to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7Policy 26
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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