3 Frances Mews, Romford, RM3 9FP

Planning appeal 3345551 at 3 Frances Mews, Romford, RM3 9FP (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 11 September 2024 by Inspector Morris T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.

loft conversion with dormer to rear, hip to gable, and roof lights to front

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Morris T
Postcode: RM3 9FP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at Oldmead Close and at Nos 120/122 Gooshays Drive, with particular regard to outlook
whether the proposal would be acceptable in terms of energy efficiency

What decided it

The flat-roofed dormer with windows would unacceptably erode the cohesive character of the estate by conflicting with the plain pitched roof forms that predominate, particularly as visible from the public footpath and open space on Gooshays Drive.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 26 (Urban Design) of the Havering Local Plan (2021)Policy D4 (Delivering Good Design) of The London Plan (2021)Policy 7 (Residential Design and Amenity) of the Havering Local Plan (2021)Policy 36 (Low Carbon Design and Renewable Energy) of the Havering Local Plan (2021)Policy SI 2 (Minimising Greenhouse Gas Emissions) of The London Plan (2021)Policy SI 3 (Energy Infrastructure) of The London Plan (2021)

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