Planning appeal decision
104 Harlow Road, Rainham, RM13 7UA
Planning appeal 3333611 at 104 Harlow Road, Rainham, RM13 7UA (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 7 February 2024 by Inspector Leigh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
Installation of 4 no. solar panels to roof of garden shed
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Leigh C
- Postcode
- RM13 7UA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of adjoining occupiers
What decided it
The solar panels, being limited in extent and set within a context of varied garden structures, do not harm character and appearance or residential amenity contrary to development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan 2021 Policy D1London Plan 2021 Policy D4Havering Local Plan 2021 Policy 7Havering Local Plan 2021 Policy 26
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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