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Allowed12 March 20266001381

13 Wallenger Avenue, Romford, RM2 6EP

Planning appeal 6001381 at 13 Wallenger Avenue, Romford, RM2 6EP (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 12 March 2026 by Inspector Bradford F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect on the character and appearance of the area.

the retention of existing outbuilding

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Bradford F
Postcode
RM2 6EP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Effect on the character and appearance of the area
  • Living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The outbuilding's site-specific characteristics, including its positioning, scale relative to other structures in the area, and lack of dominant or overbearing impact on neighbouring properties, mean it accords with the development plan policies on character and living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 (2021)Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 (2021)

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