®Planning appeal decision
590 Upper Brentwood, Havering, Romford, Essex, RM2 6HU
demolition of an existing bungalow and construction of 2 no. semi-detached dwelling units and 1 no. detached dwelling, new dropped kerbs and vehicle crossovers for 3 new off-street car parking spaces, cycle parking, refuse storage and associated landscaping and boundary treatments
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street and garden scene
- the living conditions of the future occupiers of the proposal, with particular regard to outlook and the provision of outdoor amenity space
What decided it
The harmful impact on the character and appearance of the street and garden scene, which would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest housing and economic benefits of the proposal.
The adverse impact to the character and appearance of the area significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits identified, including the modest contribution to housing supply and local economic benefits.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy D3 of The London Plan 2021, Policy D4 of The London Plan 2021, Policy D6 of The London Plan 2021, Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan 2021, Policy 10 of the Havering Local Plan 2021, Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan 2021, Housing Supplementary Planning Guidance 2016
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.