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Allowed7 January 20266000278

11 Burntwood Avenue, Hornchurch, RM11 3JD

Planning appeal 6000278 at 11 Burntwood Avenue, Hornchurch, RM11 3JD (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 7 January 2026 by Inspector McDonagh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

Ground floor infill extension and roof extension to create first floor to both annex buildings

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
McDonagh C
Postcode
RM11 3JD

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 living conditions of nearby residents

What decided it

The minimal increase in height (1.7m) combined with the buildings' subordinate position to the rear of the host property and lack of prominence in the street scene, together with the absence of material harm to neighbouring living conditions through overlooking, overbearing or noise, justified allowing the appeal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 7Policy 10Policy 26
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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