®Planning appeal decision
286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TR
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
- Authority
- London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bowyer J
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.
Plan policies cited: Policy CP2 of the Core Strategy 2010, Policy BP2 of the Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document 2011, Policy CP3 of the Core Strategy 2010, Policies BP8 and BP11 of the Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document 2011, Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021, Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021
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.