Land and premises at 41 Beccles Drive, BARKING, IG11 9HX

a retrospective planning application for the retention of a rear outbuilding

Authority: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Satheesan R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the living conditions for the occupiers of 43 Beccles Drive, with particular regard to outlook
The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and area

What decided it

The excessive height, scale and size of the outbuilding caused unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions and the character and appearance of the area, in conflict with the development plan with no material considerations to override this.

The development plan conflicts regarding harm to neighbouring outlook and character and appearance were not outweighed by any material considerations, resulting in dismissal of both appeals.

Framework references: 12

Plan policies cited: Policy BP8, Policy BP11, Policy CP3, Policy D4

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