Planning appeal decision
30 Saville Road, Romford, RM6 6DT
Planning appeal 6003336 at 30 Saville Road, Romford, RM6 6DT (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was allowed on 25 March 2026 by Inspector Shrimplin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings.
described in the application form as a “proposed single storey ground floor part rear extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Shrimplin R
- Postcode
- RM6 6DT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings
- The effect of the proposed development on the residential amenities of neighbours (whether unacceptable harm would be caused by overbearing appearance or overshadowing)
What decided it
The proposed extension would not have an undue effect on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings, nor would it cause unacceptable harm to the residential amenities of neighbours, and therefore can properly be permitted.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4 of The London PlanPolicy D6 of The London PlanPolicy DMD1 of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Local Plan 2020-2037Policy DMD5 of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Local Plan 2020-2037
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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