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Allowed4 March 20266000466

17 Erroll Road, Romford, Romford, Essex, RM1 3DJ

Planning appeal 6000466 at 17 Erroll Road, Romford, Romford, Essex, RM1 3DJ (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 4 March 2026 by Inspector Morrison A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area.

loft conversion with rear dormer, rear single storey extension and a side first floor extension

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Morrison A
Postcode
RM1 3DJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 19 Erroll Road, with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The proposed development, in its entirety, would respect the established character and scale of the area and would not cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, thereby satisfying the relevant development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan 2016 – 2031Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan 2016 – 2031

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