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Notice varied and upheld15 September 20253345970

16 Lodge Lane, Romford, RM5 2EJ

Planning appeal 3345970 at 16 Lodge Lane, Romford, RM5 2EJ (London Borough of Havering) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 15 September 2025 by Inspector Lewis D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the enforcement notice was served as required by section 172 of the 1990 Act (ground e).

Without planning permission, the construction of an outbuilding in the rear garden in the location as shown in grey on the plan attached as Appendix 1

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Lewis D
Postcode
RM5 2EJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the enforcement notice was served as required by section 172 of the 1990 Act (ground e)
  • Whether the construction of the outbuilding in the rear garden has occurred as a matter of fact (ground b)
  • Whether the outbuilding constitutes a breach of planning control (ground c)
  • Whether the outbuilding became lawful through the passage of time (ground d)
  • Whether the steps required exceed what is necessary to achieve the purpose of the notice (ground f)
  • Whether the period for compliance is reasonable and proportionate (ground g)

What decided it

The outbuilding was used for a range of purposes beyond those incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house and its large size relative to the host dwelling demonstrated it provided additional living space rather than serving an incidental purpose under permitted development Class E.

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