Planning appeal decision
83 Crossways, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex, RM2 6AS
Planning appeal 3340034 at 83 Crossways, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex, RM2 6AS (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 18 November 2024 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area, including the effect on an existing tree, and whether or not it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Gidea Park Conservation Area.
renewal of 18 windows and 1 rear patio door from single glaze wood sash to double glaze PVC-U wood effect sash, repainting of exterior and the trimming back of an overhanging Horse Chestnut tree by 30% - 40%
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
- Postcode
- RM2 6AS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area, including the effect on an existing tree, and whether or not it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Gidea Park Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed uPVC windows would harm the historic integrity of the property and fail to preserve or enhance the character of the Gidea Park Conservation Area, and the minor public benefits do not outweigh this identified harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 26Policy 27Policy 28Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 208
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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