Planning appeal decision
7 Park Side Ave, Romford, Essex, RM1 4NA
Planning appeal 3329334 at 7 Park Side Ave, Romford, Essex, RM1 4NA (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 17 January 2024 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the boundary wall on the character and appearance of the area.
remove existing hardstanding drive and flower beds to be replaced with hardstanding block paving with drainage and soak away
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Unwin N
- Postcode
- RM1 4NA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the boundary wall on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The boundary wall's modest height and similarity to surrounding treatments would preserve the area's spacious character and prevailing aesthetic, thereby complying with development plan policies on design and character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7Policy 26Havering Local Plan 2016 – 2031 (2021)Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document (2011)
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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