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Dismissed31 July 20253359713

10 Romney Chase, Havering, Hornchurch, RM11 3BJ

Planning appeal 3359713 at 10 Romney Chase, Havering, Hornchurch, RM11 3BJ (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 31 July 2025 by Inspector Knight A, 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.

new detached 4 bedroom house and improvements to existing pond

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Knight A
Postcode
RM11 3BJ

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 biodiversity

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance caused by the siting and design of the proposed dwelling, combined with unresolved biodiversity concerns, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of an additional dwelling and economic gains.

The modest benefits of housing supply and economic benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the harm to character and appearance and potential harm to biodiversity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan (2021)Policy 30 of the Havering Local Plan (2021)Policy G6 of the London 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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