Planning appeal decision
61 Hubert Road, Rainham, RM13 8AD
Planning appeal 3354398 at 61 Hubert Road, Rainham, RM13 8AD (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 29 January 2025 by Inspector Lock H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupants of neighbouring properties, with particular reference to outlook and access to daylight.
loft conversion with rear dormer, two front roof lights, hip to gable roof alterations, and increase in roof height
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lock H
- Postcode
- RM13 8AD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupants of neighbouring properties, with particular reference to outlook and access to daylight
What decided it
The proposal would unacceptably diminish outlook and potentially reduce daylight to the neighbouring property at 59 Hubert Road, contrary to Local Plan Policy 7 and design quality policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- The London Plan 2021 Policy D1The London Plan 2021 Policy D4Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 (2021) Policy 7Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 (2021) Policy 26
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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