1 Stapleford Gardens, Romford, RM5 2JT

Planning appeal 6001194 at 1 Stapleford Gardens, Romford, RM5 2JT (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 9 January 2026 by Inspector Bradley F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.

Single storey ground floor rear extension. Erection of 1x two-bedroom dwelling house with associated amenity space, cycle and refuse storage

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Bradley F
Postcode: RM5 2JT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area
highway safety with particular regard to on-street car parking provision

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, which attracts significant weight under paragraph 135 of the Framework, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the moderate benefits of housing delivery.

The moderate benefits of housing delivery and efficient use of land were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: HP policy 26HP policy 24HP policy 23HP policy 10LP policy D4LP policy T6LP policy T6.1LP policy T4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 135

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