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Dismissed18 February 20266001387

197A St Marys Lane, Upminster, RM14 3BU

Planning appeal 6001387 at 197A St Marys Lane, Upminster, RM14 3BU (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 18 February 2026 by Inspector Manson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of Number 195 St Marys Lane with specific regard to outlook.

a “first floor extension to existing first floor flat inc hip to gable loft conversion to form new second floor flat

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Manson S
Postcode
RM14 3BU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of Number 195 St Marys Lane with specific regard to outlook
  • Effect on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The substantial increase in built form along the side boundary would create an unacceptably overbearing effect and poor outlook for neighbouring residents, combined with unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the terrace.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 7Policy 26

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