®Planning appeal decision
5 Albert Mews,, Romford,, London, RM1 2PD
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
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.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan, Policy 10 of the Havering Local Plan, Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan, Policy D3 of the London Plan
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.