16 Beccles Drive, Barking, Essex, IG11 8HX

proposed new two storey, two bedroom end of terrace house

Authority: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Simpson L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area, caused by the erosion of the visual gap between properties and the incongruous, cramped appearance of the development, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of providing one additional dwelling.

The significant harm to character and appearance, afforded substantial weight, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery and temporary construction benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole

Framework references: 11, 130, 8

Plan policies cited: DPD Policy BP8, DPD Policy BP11, DLP Policy SP4, DLP Policy DM11

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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