®Planning appeal decision
119 Chelmer Crescent, Barking, IG11 0PY
Planning appeal 3271237 at 119 Chelmer Crescent, Barking, IG11 0PY (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 1 November 2021 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to overlooking, privacy and the loss of light.
a “2nd floor addition. The proposed additional storey would be 2.35m in height. Proposed maximum height of the dwellinghouse measured from the natural ground level would be 10.49m
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thomas M
- Postcode
- IG11 0PY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to overlooking, privacy and the loss of light
- the effect on the external appearance of the dwellinghouse, including the design and architectural features of the principal elevation
What decided it
The unacceptable loss of privacy and light to neighbouring occupants, combined with serious harm to the external appearance and visual harmony of the terrace, outweighed the permitted development rights that apply in principle.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 126Paragraph 134
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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