®Planning appeal decision
45 Squirrels Heath Lane, Romford, RM2 6DP
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
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.
Framework references: 135, 11
Plan policies cited: Policy 7, Policy 10, Policy 26, Policy 34, Havering Local Plan 2021, Policy D13, Policy D6, London Plan
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.