®Planning appeal decision
1 Essex Close, ROMFORD, RM7 8BD
the conversion of existing side extension, single storey rear extension and new 2-storey side/rear extension to form 2 additional dwellings (total 3 including existing)
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Deane G
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area
- The effect on the living conditions of future occupiers and those of properties on Toby Way with regard to visual impact
- The effect on highway safety for users of Essex Close
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the local area caused by overdevelopment of the site and the disjointed design of the proposed terrace outweighs the modest benefits of providing 2 additional homes in the absence of a 5-year housing supply.
The modest benefits from the provision of 2 additional homes and economic benefits attracted moderate weight, but the significant harm to character and appearance and conflicts with development plan and Framework policies attracted significant weight, resulting in adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighing the benefits.
Plan policies cited: Policy 7, Policy 26, Policy 23, Policy 24, Policy T4 of The London Plan
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.