Planning appeal decision
19 Lexden Drive, Romford, RM6 4TJ
Planning appeal 3340367 at 19 Lexden Drive, Romford, RM6 4TJ (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 5 June 2024 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the external appearance of the dwellinghouse and the area.
an upward extension of an additional single storey, maximum height of 3.2 metres
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- RM6 4TJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the external appearance of the dwellinghouse and the area
What decided it
The proposal would significantly harm the external appearance of the dwellinghouse and the area through its conspicuous height, poor design, and discord with the uniform two-storey character of the locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP26LP30D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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