New Zealand Way, Havering, RM13 8JP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
• the effect on the living conditions of No 2a New Zealand Way, with particular regard to outlook
• the effect on the living conditions of future occupiers of the proposed new dwelling, with particular regard to natural light and internal ceiling height
• whether the dwelling of No 4 to be retained as part of the proposal would be provided with an adequate parking and access layout
• whether the proposal is exempt from biodiversity net gain

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area and to the living conditions of the neighbouring property at No 2a New Zealand Way, when weighed against the moderate benefits of housing supply, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits under NPPF paragraph 11(d).

The moderate benefits of housing supply and environmental improvements were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and to neighbouring living conditions, such that the proposal was not sustainable development under NPPF paragraph 11(d).