4 Brooklyn Avenue, LOUGHTON, IG10 1BL

Roof extension, two storey side extension and conversion to two no. flats

Authority: Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Chandler M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions for the occupants of No 6 Brooklyn Avenue

What decided it

The proposal would demonstrably harm the established uniformity and architectural rhythm of the cluster of bungalows and would cause substantial harm to the outlook and daylight of neighbouring occupants, contrary to the development plan policies.

The limited benefits of housing supply and economic benefits were outweighed by the harm to character and appearance and living conditions of neighbours.

Framework references: 11, 219

Plan policies cited: Saved Policy DBE10 of the Epping Forest District Local Plan Alterations (2006), Policy DM9 of the Epping Forest District Local Plan Submission Version (2017), Policy DBE9 of the Epping Forest District Local Plan Alterations (2006)

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