Planning appeal decision
1 Lynwood Drive, Romford, RM5 2RB
Planning appeal 3348037 at 1 Lynwood Drive, Romford, RM5 2RB (London Borough of Havering) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 19 January 2026 by Inspector Symons G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the steps required by the enforcement notice exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach of planning control.
The construction of a two storey side extension, hip to gable extension and raising the ridge of the original dwelling and the construction of a rear dormer window extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Symons G
- Postcode
- RM5 2RB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the steps required by the enforcement notice exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach of planning control
- Whether the period for compliance with the enforcement notice is reasonable
What decided it
The compliance period of four months was unreasonably short for the extensive demolition and restoration works required, warranting extension to six months.
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