®Planning appeal decision
176 Lillechurch Road, Dagenham, RM8 2BZ
Planning appeal 3279626 at 176 Lillechurch Road, Dagenham, RM8 2BZ (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 21 February 2022 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area.
the erection of a two-storey side extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Redford R
- Postcode
- RM8 2BZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area
What decided it
The proposed extension would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area by disrupting the distinctive banjo layout of the Becontree Estate and extending beyond the building line of properties within the banjo, contrary to development plan policies and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D1London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy HC1Core Strategy Policy CP2Core Strategy Policy CP3Borough Wide Development Policies Policy BP2Borough Wide Development Policies Policy BP8Borough Wide Development Policies Policy BP11Draft Local Plan Policy SP 2Draft Local Plan Policy DMD 1Draft Local Plan Policy DMD 4Draft Local Plan Policy DMD 6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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