43-47a St. Marys Lane, Upminster, RM14 2QU

Planning appeal 3362712 at 43-47a St. Marys Lane, Upminster, RM14 2QU (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 20 August 2025 by Inspector Heppell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of 49 St Mary's Lane with particular reference to light, outlook and sense of enclosure.

demolition of existing garages/stores and erection of new 2 bedroom dwelling to the east side of the site

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Heppell J
Postcode: RM14 2QU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the living conditions of 49 St Mary's Lane with particular reference to light, outlook and sense of enclosure
the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area

What decided it

The harm to the living conditions of 49 St Mary's Lane through loss of light, outlook and increased sense of enclosure significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest housing and economic benefits of the proposal.

The modest benefits of housing delivery on previously developed land in a sustainable location were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of 49 St Mary's Lane.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 Adopted November 2021Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 Adopted November 2021Policy 24 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 Adopted November 2021Policy D3 of the London Plan March 2021
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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