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Dismissed7 July 20253362807

45 Squirrels Heath Lane, Romford, RM2 6DP

Planning appeal 3362807 at 45 Squirrels Heath Lane, Romford, RM2 6DP (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 7 July 2025 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area.

for the demolition of the existing garages and construction of five homes (Use Class C3); with associated amenity spaces, landscaping, parking, refuse and recycling storage facilities

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
other · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Unknown
Inspector
Hall C
Postcode
RM2 6DP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area
  • the living conditions of future occupiers of the houses in respect of noise, and the future residents of plot 5 in relation to outlook and external amenity space
  • the living conditions of the occupants of properties on Durham Avenue with regard to privacy

What decided it

The inadequate design and limited functionality of plot 5's external amenity space, which would result in an oppressive environment and significantly harm the living conditions of future residents, outweighed the benefits of housing delivery.

The adverse impacts on the living conditions of future occupants of plot 5 in relation to outlook and external amenity space significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing supply and associated social and economic benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 7Policy 10Policy 26Policy 34Havering Local Plan 2021Policy D13Policy D6London Plan
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135Paragraph 11

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