158 Blake Avenue, Barking, IG11 9SD

Planning appeal 3272004 at 158 Blake Avenue, Barking, IG11 9SD (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 26 July 2021 by Inspector Biggers P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether there would be a detrimental effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.

first floor rear extension

Authority: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Biggers P
Postcode: IG11 9SD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether there would be a detrimental effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
whether there would be a detrimental effect on the living conditions of present and future occupants of neighbouring properties particularly No 160 Blake Avenue as a result of overlooking, loss of privacy and loss of sunlight

What decided it

The cumulative scale and bulk of the first floor extension, together with existing extensions, would be disproportionate to the original dwelling and would harm the character and appearance of the host property and its surroundings, which could not be outweighed by the principle of sustainable use of housing land or the need for family housing.

The principle of sustainable and effective use of housing land and the need for larger family housing were outweighed by the harm to character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP3Policy BP8Policy BP11Policy D3Policy BC4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130Paragraph 219Paragraph 124

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