Planning appeal decision
Land and Premises at 2 Cromer Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6ND
Planning appeal 3269369 at Land and Premises at 2 Cromer Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6ND (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was allowed on 13 July 2022 by Inspector Douglas L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the porch and the proposed first floor rear extension on the character and appearance of the area.
described on the application form as: ‘proposed front porch, side double storey, rear g.floor extension & part double storey rear extension’
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Douglas L
- Postcode
- RM6 6ND
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the porch and the proposed first floor rear extension on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The porch's scale and positioning reflected the mixed character of the locality and did not cause unacceptable harm, whereas the proposed first floor rear extension would be excessively large and bulky, dominating the rear elevation and harming character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP3Policy BP8Policy BP11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 54Paragraph 55Paragraph 56
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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