®Planning appeal decision
119 Collier Row Lane, Romford, RM5 3HL
Planning appeal 3361159 at 119 Collier Row Lane, Romford, RM5 3HL (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 22 July 2025 by Inspector Ellis D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
rear dormer loft conversion, internal remodelling, adding a door opening to external wall. Change of use converting house into two flats. One flat being the ground floor access via side wall. Flat 2 being first and second floor, access via front of house
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Ellis D
- Postcode
- RM5 3HL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the supply of family housing
- whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to outlook and outdoor amenity space
What decided it
The adverse impacts on character and appearance, loss of family housing, and failure to provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of one additional dwelling, even under the tilted balance.
The modest benefits of housing delivery and economic advantages are significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impacts on character and appearance, loss of family housing for which there is identified need, and failure to provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 Policy 7Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 Policy 9Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 Policy 10Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 Policy 26London Plan 2021 Policy D6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 78Paragraph 11Paragraph 129Paragraph 135Paragraph 139
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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