Planning appeal decision
89 Haydon Road, Dagenham, RM8 3RR
Planning appeal 3268168 at 89 Haydon Road, Dagenham, RM8 3RR (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 21 June 2021 by Inspector Simpson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
double storey side and rear extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Simpson L
- Postcode
- RM8 3RR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of No 91, with specific regard to outlook and access to natural light
What decided it
The combined massing and scale of the side and rear extensions would conflict with the established character of the Becontree Estate and cause unmitigated harm to the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at No 91.
The benefits of improved living accommodation were outweighed by the identified harm to character and appearance and living conditions; the fallback position, given significant weight, did not justify the additional harm caused by the proposed extensions beyond it.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy Policy CP2Core Strategy Policy CP3DPD Policy BP2DPD Policy BP8DPD Policy BP11London Plan (2021) Policy D1London Plan (2021) Policy D4London Plan (2021) Policy D8DLP Policy SP2DLP Policy DMD1DLP Policy DMD4DLP Policy DMD6DLP Policy SPP6
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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