Planning appeal decision
Rear of 20 Latchford Place, Chigwell, IG7 4QZ
Planning appeal 3266782 at Rear of 20 Latchford Place, Chigwell, IG7 4QZ (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 16 August 2021 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
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
- Postcode
- IG7 4QZ
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP26Policy LP29Policy LP38Policy LP39Policy LP33Policy D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 8
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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