rear of 20 Latchford Place, Chigwell, IG7 4QZ

conversion of existing garage/workshop to rear of site to provide a one bedroomed bungalow

Authority: London Borough of Redbridge
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Savage K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on existing trees
the acceptability of proposed refuse facilities
the effect of the proposal on the Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

What decided it

The failure to secure mitigation for adverse effects on the integrity of the Epping Forest SAC, combined with significant harm to character and appearance and inadequate refuse facilities, meant the benefits of housing delivery could not outweigh the identified conflicts with the development plan.

The benefits of delivering an additional dwelling and modest economic benefits were outweighed by significant harm to character and appearance, inadequate refuse facilities, and unmitigated adverse effects on the Epping Forest SAC; the tilted balance did not apply due to the SAC's status as an asset of particular importance.

Framework references: 11, 8

Plan policies cited: Policy LP26, Policy LP29, Policy LP38, Policy LP39, Policy LP33, Policy D3

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