®Planning appeal decision
5 Albert Mews,, Romford,, London, RM1 2PD
Planning appeal 6000566 at 5 Albert Mews,, Romford,, London, RM1 2PD (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 22 May 2026 by Inspector Bradford F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
proposed conversion of existing annexe to self - contained unit and all associated works at 5 Albert Mews, RM1 2PD
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bradford F
- Postcode
- RM1 2PD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 5 Albert Mews, with regard to outlook and privacy, and whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for its occupants with regard to privacy
What decided it
The significant and enduring harm to the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of adjacent occupants, when assessed against the limited benefits of a single dwelling in the context of the tilted balance, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits.
The limited benefits of delivering a single additional dwelling in a sustainable location and the modest social and economic benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant and enduring harm to character and appearance and to the living conditions of adjacent occupants; the proposal was not sustainable development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7 of the Havering Local PlanPolicy 10 of the Havering Local PlanPolicy 26 of the Havering Local PlanPolicy D3 of the London Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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