®Planning appeal decision
1 , Torrance Close, Havering, RM11 1JT
the erection of a detached one-bedroom two person dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wilson D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of future occupiers with regard to private amenity space
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area through pressure to prune and damage protected trees, combined with inadequate living conditions for future occupiers, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest housing supply benefit of a single dwelling.
The significant harm to character and appearance and living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweighs the very modest benefits of housing supply and economic activity from a single dwelling, even where the tilted balance applies due to lack of five-year housing land supply.
Framework references: 11, 77
Plan policies cited: Policy 26, Policy 27, Policy 7, Policy 10, Policy G7
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.