®Planning appeal decision
LAND TO REAR OF 36 COLLIER ROW LANE, Romford, Havering, RM5 3BH
construction of two new dwellings
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Harding C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area, including its effect upon existing trees
- the effect of the proposal upon biodiversity
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby properties, with particular regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The substantial harm to character and appearance caused by the location of dwellings at the corner of the site close to boundaries, combined with uncertainty regarding adverse effects on protected species, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest housing benefits when assessed under the tilted balance.
The adverse impacts of granting planning permission, comprising substantial harm to character and appearance and potential adverse effects on protected habitats and species, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of providing two dwellings and temporary economic benefits during construction and occupation.
Framework references: 11, 15
Plan policies cited: London Plan Policy D4, London Plan Policy G7, Havering Borough Plan Policy 7, Havering Borough Plan Policy 10, Havering Borough Plan Policy 26, Havering Borough Plan Policy 27
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.