®Planning appeal decision
286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TR
Planning appeal 3267967 at 286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TR (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 25 November 2021 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of single storey 1-bedroom dwelling to rear of existing building, including reduction in size of existing storage area and demolition of detached storage building
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bowyer J
- Postcode
- RM8 2TR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- whether or not living conditions for future occupiers of the development would be acceptable with particular regard to outlook, light, privacy and the suitability of the access arrangements
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 284 Becontree Avenue with particular regard to outlook, light and privacy
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the Becontree Estate and the unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers, particularly inadequate light and outlook combined with poor access arrangements, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of adding one small dwelling to housing supply.
The significant harm caused to character and appearance and failure to secure acceptable living conditions for future occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits associated with housing supply and mix.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP2 of the Core Strategy 2010Policy BP2 of the Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document 2011Policy CP3 of the Core Strategy 2010Policies BP8 and BP11 of the Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document 2011Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021
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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