®Planning appeal decision
58 Burlington Avenue, Romford, RM7 9JL
Planning appeal 3346442 at 58 Burlington Avenue, Romford, RM7 9JL (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 12 December 2024 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would result in the loss of a protected dwelling type having regard to development plan policy.
a ground floor rear and first floor part rear extension, two storey side extension and conversion of the existing dwelling house in to two self- contained flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- RM7 9JL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would result in the loss of a protected dwelling type having regard to development plan policy
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for its future occupants
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 60 Burlington Avenue with regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The harm to the housing mix (loss of a protected smaller dwelling) and the unacceptable impact on the living conditions of the neighbouring property (living room abutting bedroom) significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of one additional dwelling, even under the tilted balance.
The benefits of a minor increase in housing numbers and additional residents contributing to the local economy were outweighed by the greater significant weight of harm to the housing mix and living conditions of the adjacent residential property occupants.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 9 of the Havering Local Plan (2021)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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