®Planning appeal decision
Land R/O 149 Alibon Road, Dagenham, RM10 8DE
Proposed new dwelling house at land rear
- Authority
- London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
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.
Framework references: 48, 130
Plan policies cited: Policy D4 of the London Plan, Policy D6 of the London Plan, Policy BP11 of the Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham, Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document 2011, Policy BP5 of the Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham, Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document 2011, Policy CP3 of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Core Strategy 2010
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.