Planning appeal decision
Land R/O 149 Alibon Road, Dagenham, RM10 8DE
Planning appeal 3267448 at Land R/O 149 Alibon Road, Dagenham, RM10 8DE (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 13 August 2021 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area.
Proposed new dwelling house at land rear
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
- Postcode
- RM10 8DE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposed new dwelling would provide for a satisfactory standard of accommodation for future occupiers, with particular regard to external amenity space
What decided it
The proposal would be significantly at odds with the prevailing pattern of development and character of the area, causing substantial harm that outweighed the limited housing and economic benefits.
The limited contribution towards housing needs and economic benefits were outweighed by the significant harm caused to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4 of the London PlanPolicy D6 of the London PlanPolicy BP11 of the Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham, Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document 2011Policy BP5 of the Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham, Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document 2011Policy CP3 of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Core Strategy 2010
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 48Paragraph 130
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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