®Planning appeal decision
Land and Premises at 52 Lincoln Avenue, Romford, RM7 0SR
Planning appeal 3266828 at Land and Premises at 52 Lincoln Avenue, Romford, RM7 0SR (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was allowed on 14 December 2021 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host building and area.
without planning permission, the unauthorised erection of a rear extension
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Satheesan R
- Postcode
- RM7 0SR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host building and area
- The living conditions for the neighbouring occupiers of Nos 50 and 54 Lincoln Avenue, with particular regard to outlook, overshadowing and daylight
What decided it
The flat roof design, modest proportions, set back position and stepped configuration of the extension, combined with existing site features, ensured compliance with development plan policies on character and neighbouring amenity despite exceeding the SPD depth guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BP11 of the London Borough of Barking Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document, 2011Policy BP8 of the London Borough of Barking Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document, 2011
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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