®Planning appeal decision
1 Cowper Road, Rainham, RM13 9TT
minor alterations to 1 Cowper Street and construction of new 2b3p attached dwelling to side with parking
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hunter A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of No.1 Cowper Road, with particular regard to outdoor space, outlook and light
- whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to outdoor space, outlook and light
- car parking
What decided it
The retention of the side porch as a fixed requirement would necessitate setting the new dwelling significantly behind the front elevation of existing properties, creating a disjointed appearance that harmfully conflicts with the established building line and arrangement of properties in the area.
The benefits of housing supply and economic activity (limited weight) were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance of the area.
Framework references: 11, 135
Plan policies cited: Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031, Policy D3 of The London Plan, Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031, Policy D6 of The London Plan, Policy 24 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031
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.