10 Romney Chase, Havering, HORNCHURCH, RM11 3BJ

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

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.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan (2021), Policy 30 of the Havering Local Plan (2021), Policy G6 of the London Plan (2021)

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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