Land R/O 36 Hawthorn Avenue, Rainham, Havering, RM13 9AT

Planning appeal 6000380 at Land R/O 36 Hawthorn Avenue, Rainham, Havering, RM13 9AT (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 2 February 2026 by Inspector Sibley G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

full application for erection of pair of semi-detached houses with associated access, parking, bin and cycle provision

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Sibley G
Postcode: RM13 9AT

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 the living conditions of the occupiers of 35, 36 and 37 Hawthorn Avenue with regard to outlook and privacy
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of proposed House B with regard to outlook and light

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of occupiers at Nos. 35 and 36 significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery and modest economic and sustainability benefits.

The moderate weight given to housing delivery and modest weight to economic and sustainability benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant weight attached to harm to character and appearance and living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 7Policy 10Policy 26Policy D6 of the London Plan
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 135

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