®Planning appeal decision
The Squirrels, 2A Douglas Avenue, Romford, RM3 0UT
the creation of 9 new dwellings and the increase in size of one existing dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cryan M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to amenity space, outlook, access arrangements, and the provision of storage for refuse and bicycles
- The effect of the proposed development on living conditions for neighbouring residents of No 2 Douglas Avenue, with particular regard to whether it would be intrusive or overbearing
- Whether the development would include an appropriate housing mix
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance and failure to provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of housing delivery in an area with poor public transport accessibility.
The harm from the development in respect of character and appearance and living conditions for future occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest social and economic benefits of providing nine new dwellings, such that the proposal does not amount to sustainable development under the Framework.
Framework references: 11, 135
Plan policies cited: Policy 26 of the 2021 Havering Local Plan, Policy D1 of the London Plan 2021, Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021, Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021, Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan, Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021, Policy 5 of the Havering Local Plan, Policy T6.1 of the London Plan 2021
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.