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Notice upheld16 December 20253340471

135 Hillview Avenue, Hornchurch, RM11 2DL

Planning appeal 3340471 at 135 Hillview Avenue, Hornchurch, RM11 2DL (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 16 December 2025 by Inspector Walker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the works on the living conditions of neighbours.

Without planning permission, the construction of rear boundary fencing on either flank elevation to the rear and a rear raised patio

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Walker A
Postcode
RM11 2DL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the works on the living conditions of neighbours

What decided it

The high fencing panels create an unacceptable oppressive sense of enclosure and significantly harm the outlook of neighbouring residents, conflicting with Policy 7 of the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031

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