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Dismissed21 May 20243332705

19 Ashwood Avenue, Rainham, RM13 9AS

Planning appeal 3332705 at 19 Ashwood Avenue, Rainham, RM13 9AS (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 21 May 2024 by Inspector Carpenter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the host dwellings and surrounding area.

2 x 4-bed, New-Build dwellings with rear dormers and front rooflights, with associated parking and amenity space, involving demolition of existing dwellings, together with the creation of a new crossover

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Carpenter C
Postcode
RM13 9AS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the host dwellings and surrounding area
  • the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to outlook and privacy

What decided it

The harmful effect on character and appearance and the unacceptable overlooking and loss of privacy to neighbouring occupiers caused by the disproportionate scale and design of the rear dormers, particularly the full-height glazing with Juliet balconies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 26Policy 7Policy H2Policy D3Policy D4

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