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Dismissed10 February 20266000916

Strawberry Farm, Hall Lane, Upminster, RM14 1UA

Planning appeal 6000916 at Strawberry Farm, Hall Lane, Upminster, RM14 1UA (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 10 February 2026 by Inspector Street E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

extension to existing outbuilding / annex to create gym / rehabilitation room

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Street E
Postcode
RM14 1UA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt
  • Its effect on the openness of the Green Belt
  • If the scheme would be inappropriate development, whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations, as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify it

What decided it

The 66% volumetric increase from the existing building (which itself was larger than the original pre-1948 structure) represents disproportionate additions that cannot be justified by the moderate weight afforded to the personal circumstances of the disabled family member.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy G2 of the London Plan 2021
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 154Paragraph 155

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