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1.The proposed development through its scale, bulk, mass and design concept would form an overbearing feature which would be detrimental to the spacious character of the corner location of the application site. It would present as visually cramped and would not respect the existing grain of the area through resultant plot sizes. The proposals would neither reflect existing local character and patterns of development, nor introduce positive new character. The proposals would therefore be contrary to Policies 7, 10 and 26 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 and also Paragraph 135 of the NPPF which amongst other considerations requires fundamentally that development add to the overall quality of the area whilst also establishing or maintaining a strong sense of place.
2.New crossovers are required to provide off-street parking for the proposed and donor dwelling in this location would not be supported due to thier proximity to a junction, such an arrangement would be detrimental to highway safety and in contrast to the objectives and principles of the London Borough of Havering's Domestic Vehicle Dropped Kerb Policy (dated April 2023). The cumulative loss of off-street parking for the donor dwelling dwelling combined with the lack of off-street parking for the proposed dwelling would result in unacceptable overspill parking onto surrounding roads which has not been evidenced not to be detrimental to the convenience and amenity of other residents and highway safety/the free flow of movement more generally through increased competition for limited on-street spaces. The proposals therefore fail to comply with Havering Local Plan 206-2031 Policies 23 and 24, London Plan T6. There would also be conflict with Paragraph 116 of the Framework.
3.The proposal, if granted planning permission on appeal, would be liable for the Mayor of London and Havering Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Based upon the information supplied with the application, the Mayoral CIL payable would be £2,150 based on the calculation of £25.00 per square metre and the Havering Community Infrastructure Levy (HCIL) would be a charge of £10,750 based on calculation of £125 per square metre. Each would be subject to indexation. Further details with regard to CIL are available from the Council's website.
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 the agent in writing 13-10-2025