®Planning appeal decision
16 Simpson Road , Rainham , RM13 7LB
Planning appeal 3350440 at 16 Simpson Road , Rainham , RM13 7LB (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 10 April 2025 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of a two storey end of terrace dwelling house which would be attached to 16 Simpson Road. Additionally, the development includes a part single storey and part two storey rear extension to the existing dwelling, 16 Simpson Road, to provide an enlarg ed kitchen and dining space at ground floor and an enlarged bathroom on the first floor
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Butcher C
- Postcode
- RM13 7LB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers, with particular regard to bedroom sizes
- the effect of the proposed parking arrangement on highway safety
What decided it
The Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply triggered the presumption in favour of sustainable development, and the very limited harm from the lack of parking provision for a single dwelling did not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery.
the benefits of providing a single new home to assist in meeting housing need, with limited economic benefits and support for local facilities, outweighed the very limited harm from the lack of car parking provision, when assessed against the policies in the Framework as a whole
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 10(vi)Policy 7Policy 10Policy 26Policy D6Policy 24Policy T6
- 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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