Planning appeal decision
41 & 43 Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5JA
Planning appeal 3268153 at 41 & 43 Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5JA (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 21 September 2021 by Inspector Chandler M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
No 43 - Proposed double storey side/rear extension and double storey front extension to match existing front extension at 41 Oak Lodge Avenue. Proposed part single storey rear extension at both properties. Proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormers at both properties involving alterations to the existing roof (similar to the approved scheme @ 47 Oak Lodge)
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Chandler M
- Postcode
- IG7 5JA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal would substantially harm the consistent roofscape and spacing that characterises the street scene by introducing a bulky two-storey extension and converting hipped roofs to gable-ended pitched roofs.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP2Policy DBE9Policy DBE10Policy DM9Policy DM10
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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