®Planning appeal decision
Land to Rear of 36 Collier Row Lane, Romford, Havering, RM5 3BH
Planning appeal 3339517 at Land to Rear of 36 Collier Row Lane, Romford, Havering, RM5 3BH (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 19 November 2024 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area, including its effect upon existing trees.
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
- Postcode
- RM5 3BH
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy G7Havering Borough Plan Policy 7Havering Borough Plan Policy 10Havering Borough Plan Policy 26Havering Borough Plan Policy 27
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 15
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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