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Dismissed17 September 20243335678

12 Crow Lane, Romford, Essex, RM7 0ED

Planning appeal 3335678 at 12 Crow Lane, Romford, Essex, RM7 0ED (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 17 September 2024 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.

demolition of existing rear single storey garage and side extension to donor property to allow for construction of 2 bedroom end of terrace property with parking to the rear

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Cross D
Postcode
RM7 0ED

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance arising from the incongruous design, scale and location of the proposed dwelling at the end of the terrace could not be outweighed by the limited housing benefits, even under the tilted balance.

The benefits of housing delivery and compliance with space standards and parking provision were limited and carried limited weight, but the significant harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighed these benefits even when the tilted balance was applied

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 7Policy 26
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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