Planning appeal decision
52 Grenfell Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4DN
Planning appeal 3343062 at 52 Grenfell Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4DN (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 2 December 2024 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposed development on the amenity of the occupiers of the neighbouring property No 50 Grenfell Avenue, with particular regard to sunlight, daylight and outlook.
a single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 5m, a maximum height of 3.10m, and an eaves height of 3m
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- RM12 4DN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposed development on the amenity of the occupiers of the neighbouring property No 50 Grenfell Avenue, with particular regard to sunlight, daylight and outlook
What decided it
The proposed extension would not result in significantly greater material harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property than a scheme which could be carried out without prior approval under the GPDO.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7 of the 2021 Havering Local Plan
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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