®Planning appeal decision
158 Albany Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4AB
Planning appeal 3366002 at 158 Albany Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4AB (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 8 September 2025 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers at No.2b Hartland Road.
the change of use of outbuilding to 1-bed dwelling house involving replacement roof, alterations to fenestration and creation of parking area with electric charging point
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- RM12 4AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers at No.2b Hartland Road
- the effect on the streetscene
- the quality of the living environment of occupiers of the proposed dwelling
What decided it
The detrimental effect on the streetscene and the poor quality of living environment for future occupants, particularly the uninviting outlook from the main living area, were not outweighed by the modest contribution to housing supply.
The modest contribution of the proposed dwelling to housing supply was not sufficient to overcome the adverse effects on the streetscene and the failure to provide adequate quality of living environment for future occupants.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 73Paragraph 79
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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