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No.Condition Text
1.The proposed development, by reason of the quantum of development in particular with reference the proposed development in proximity to the boundaries of the site and the existing block of flats to the rear would be likely to result in poor level of accommodation due to insufficient level of daylight, sunlight and privacy. The proposed development by reason of the quantum of development and the extent of site coverage and relationship of development to the boundaries of the site, be likely to also result in development which fails to provide sufficient amenity space for the future occupiers of the site. The proposals are therefore considered to be contrary to Policies 5, 7, 26 and 27 of Local Plan, policies D1, D4 and D6 of London Plan and the policy advice given in the National Planning Policy Framework.
2.The proposed development by reason of the quantum of development and the likely scale, height, layout and site coverage and massing of the resultant building and its close proximity to the neighbouring residential buildings, in particular Queenside Mews, would have unacceptably overbearing impact and be likely to give rise to overlooking and loss of privacy, and potential loss of light and outlook, detrimental to the amenities of the existing occupiers of the neighbouring buildings. The proposed development would be contrary to policy 26 Urban design and 27 landscaping of the Local Plan and the policy advice given in the National Planning Policy Framework.
3.The proposed development by reason of the quantum of development and the likely scale, height, in particular with respect to site coverage, lacking defensible space and building on the edge of the site with significant loss of greenery would have a detrimental impact upon the character of the area, The proposed development would be contrary to policy 7 of the Local Plan and the policy advice given in the National Planning Policy Framework.
4.The proposal would result in significant loss of greenery with potential loss of harm to biodiversity, thereby having significant impact upon the ecological and biodiversity value of the site. In this respect the proposal would be contrary to policies 27 and 30 of the Local Plan, the host of policies in Chapter 8 of London Plan and the advice given in the National Planning Policy Framework.
5.In the absence of supporting information to explain and justify the impacts of a low car or car free development on the local highway, or any mechanism to control future demand for on street parking, such as a legal agreement to prevent future occupiers of the site from obtaining parking permits, the proposed development is considered potentially to result in an adverse impact upon parking conditions locally and in this respect the proposal would be contrary to Policy 24 of Local Plan and the advice given in NPPF.
6.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 reasons for it was given to the applicants agent on 18th August 2023.
7.Please be advised that approval of this application from 1st September 2019 (either by London Borough of Havering, or subsequently by PINS if allowed on appeal following a refusal by London Borough of Havering) will attract a liability payment based on the final floor space at the full application stage. You are advised to visit the planning portal website where you can download the appropriate document templates. http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/planning/applications/howtoapply/whattosubmit/cil