®Planning appeal decision
23 Carter Drive, Romford, RM5 2NT
Planning appeal 3337929 at 23 Carter Drive, Romford, RM5 2NT (London Borough of Havering) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 28 January 2026 by Inspector Ghafoor A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the street scene.
part single, part two storey side and rear extensions, single storey front extension which wraps around from the single storey side extension and hip to gable loft extension including a rear dormer
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ghafoor A
- Postcode
- RM5 2NT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the street scene
What decided it
The boundary treatment, by reason of its height, design and layout in the context of the property's sloped location, creates a visually intrusive addition to the street scene that conflicts with the suburban character of the area and relevant planning policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7Policy 26Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document 2011
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 139
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.