Planning appeal decision
1 Oak Street, Romford, RM7 7BS
Planning appeal 6015902 at 1 Oak Street, Romford, RM7 7BS (Havering) was dismissed on 29 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the street scene.
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- Authority
- Havering
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written Part 1
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- RM7 7BS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the street scene
What decided it
This decision was issued in the last week. We have picked out what decided it and the planning balance. They are in the app now, beside the letter.
See them with an accountWhat the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 (2021)Policy D4 of the London Plan (2021)
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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With an account
What an account adds to this decision


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