Planning appeal decision
127 Chase Cross Road, Romford, RM5 3YS
Planning appeal 3332626 at 127 Chase Cross Road, Romford, RM5 3YS (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 20 May 2024 by Inspector Carpenter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
demolition of existing garage and erection of detached one bedroom bungalow with off street parking and garden space
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Carpenter C
- Postcode
- RM5 3YS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- highway safety, with particular reference to parking
What decided it
The harms to character and appearance and highway safety, attributed considerable weight, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of housing delivery under the tilted balance test.
The harms to character and appearance and highway safety, attributed considerable weight, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of the proposal when assessed against the Framework as a whole, notwithstanding the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HLP Policy 10HLP Policy 24HLP Policy 26LP Policy D4LP Policies T6LP Policies T6.1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 115
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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