Planning appeal decision
22 Hood Road, Havering, Rainham, RM13 8AT
Planning appeal 6000528 at 22 Hood Road, Havering, Rainham, RM13 8AT (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 4 March 2026 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed loft conversion and rear dormer on the amenity of the adjoining occupiers at Nos. 20a and 24 Hood Road and the immediate surrounding properties.
double-storey side extension, single-storey front extension and loft conversion involving two front dormers and one rear dormer following demolition of garage and conservatory
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- RM13 8AT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed loft conversion and rear dormer on the amenity of the adjoining occupiers at Nos. 20a and 24 Hood Road and the immediate surrounding properties
- The effect of the proposal on sun/daylight, overshadowing and form of development on the amenity of the adjoining occupiers at No.20a Hood Road
What decided it
The proposed development would create an over-dominant and overbearing structure harmful to the amenity of neighbouring occupiers, particularly through loss of daylight, sunlight and outlook at the rear of No.22a.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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