50, Rainsford Way, Hornchurch, Havering, RM12 4BJ

Planning appeal 6000347 at 50, Rainsford Way, Hornchurch, Havering, RM12 4BJ (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 18 December 2025 by Inspector Manson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of semi-detached two bedroom dwelling together with front and rear amenity space and 2 car parking spaces

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Manson S
Postcode: RM12 4BJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
Highway safety with specific regard to on and off-street parking

What decided it

The substantial and enduring harms to character and appearance and highway safety significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of one additional dwelling in an area with housing supply shortfall.

The adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance and highway safety, afforded substantial weight, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of housing delivery and economic activity, afforded limited weight, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D3 of The London PlanPolicy 26 of the Havering Local Plan 2016 – 2031 (2021)Policy T4 of The London PlanPolicy 23 of the Havering Local Plan 2016 – 2031 (2021)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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