Planning appeal decision
85, Howard Road, Upminster, RM14 2UG
Planning appeal 6001815 at 85, Howard Road, Upminster, RM14 2UG (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 27 May 2026 by Inspector Cooper-Young C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that varying condition 3 would have on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of existing detached property with the construction of 2 x 3 bedroom two-storey semi-detached dwellings with off-street parking with new dropped kerb, private amenity space and cycle stores without complying with a condition attached to planning permission reference P0179.25, dated 8 April 2025
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cooper-Young C
- Postcode
- RM14 2UG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that varying condition 3 would have on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The varied roof forms, dormers and fenestration would provide visual symmetry and enhance the established diversity of the street scene, allowing the development to complement rather than conflict with the varied styles of neighbouring houses.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7Policy 10Policy 26
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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