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Dismissed21 January 20266000484

New Zealand Way, Havering, RM13 8JP

Planning appeal 6000484 at New Zealand Way, Havering, RM13 8JP (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 21 January 2026 by Inspector Cahalane R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

demolition of existing outbuildings, new dwelling attached to number 4 New Zealand Way and division of the existing plot in two for the two buildings

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Cahalane R
Postcode
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).

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 Policy 7Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 Policy 10Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 Policy 26Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 Policy 24London Plan Policy D6London Plan Policy D5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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