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1.The proposed development by reason of its lack of subservience, cramped appearance, scale, bulk, mass, unbalancing effect and erosion of the characteristic bay detail would appear as an unacceptably dominant and visually intrusive feature in the surrounding area harmful to the appearance of the surrounding area contrary to Havering Local Plan Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan and the Residential Extensions and Alterations SPD, Policy D4 of the London Plan and the NPPF.
2.The single storey rear extension will give rise to a significant light loss and provide a "wall of development" which will give rise to an uncomfortable overbearing effect and sense of enclosure harmful to their amenity which would harmful would be from both the rear facing rooms and the patio area of the adjacent properties. be an intrusive and unneighbourly development as well as having an adverse effect on the amenities of adjacent occupiers at Nos.40 & 44 Kenilworth Avenue, Romford contrary to Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan and the Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document.
3.Preparation of Re-submission Informative The applicant should note that it is advisable to apply for pre-application advice prior to the submitting an application to Local Planning Authority. In addition, it should be noted that planning permission does not give consent for any part of the development including guttering and fascias to encroach onto any land not within the applicant's ownership. Please review prior to re-submitting. Photos from the site show a variation in ground level to the rear of the site. No plans showing the site levels have been provided to clarify the existing and proposed ground levels within the site. The applicant should note that any patio or raised platform to the rear of the proposed rear extension above 30cm in height from ground level requires planning consent and potentially screen fencing.
4.Statement Required by Article 35 (2) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015: Consideration was given to seeking amendments, but given conflict with adopted planning policy, notification of intended refusal and the reason(s) for it was given to City Landmark Designs by e-mail on 08/07/25.