41, Cross Road, Mawneys, Romford, RM7 8AU

Planning appeal 6002795 at 41, Cross Road, Mawneys, Romford, RM7 8AU (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 18 May 2026 by Inspector Cooper-Young C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of existing dwelling and construction of 5 family dwellings (1No x 4 bedroom detached and 4 No x 3 bedroom terraced) with new access road, private amenity space, on-site parking and bin/cycle storage

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Cooper-Young C
Postcode: RM7 8AU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regard to outlook, privacy, noise and disturbance

What decided it

The significant and enduring harm to character and appearance and to neighbouring residential amenity would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery under the tilted balance.

The benefits of new residential accommodation and support for local facilities were outweighed by significant and enduring harm to character and appearance and to neighbouring occupiers' living conditions, assessed against the Framework policies as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 7Policy 10Policy 26
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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