Planning appeal decision
51 Ashvale Garderns, Upminster, London, RM14 3NA
Planning appeal 6006646 at 51 Ashvale Garderns, Upminster, London, RM14 3NA (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 28 May 2026 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character of the rear garden environment and wider streetscene.
part single, part two storey side/rear extension, front porch, conversion of garage to habitable use, and hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- RM14 3NA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character of the rear garden environment and wider streetscene
- its effect on the amenity of the adjacent occupiers at Nos.49 and 53 Ashvale Gardens
What decided it
The bulk, massing and lack of subservience of the rear extensions would cause substantial harm to the character of the rear garden environment and the amenity of neighbouring occupiers, particularly No.49.
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