Planning appeal decision
38 Tallow Close, Dagenham, RM9 6EF
Planning appeal 3279743 at 38 Tallow Close, Dagenham, RM9 6EF (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was allowed on 18 January 2022 by Inspector Smith D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the supply of family housing.
a loft conversion including a rear dormer window in conjunction with the conversion of the property into 2 residential units comprising (1 x 3-bedroom family unit and 1 x 2 bedroom unit) with associated cycle, refuse storages, private amenity and parking
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Smith D
- Postcode
- RM9 6EF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the supply of family housing
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The retention of a three-bedroom family unit meeting policy requirements and the insignificant visual impact of the rear dormer and terrace on the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BC4Policy CP3Policy BP11Policy DMH5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 62
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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