Planning appeal decision
30 Sterry Gardens, Dagenham, RM10 8PH
Planning appeal 3281777 at 30 Sterry Gardens, Dagenham, RM10 8PH (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 14 March 2022 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of its future occupiers, with particular reference to internal space standards, internal layout and external space.
for extensions to existing house and conversion of single dwelling house to a one bedroom house and three bedroom house
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- RM10 8PH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of its future occupiers, with particular reference to internal space standards, internal layout and external space
- the effect of the proposed development on the supply of family homes
- the adequacy of parking provision
What decided it
The failure to demonstrate that the proposed development would provide satisfactory internal and external living conditions for future occupiers, combined with the negative effect on the supply of family homes, could not be outweighed by the modest benefit of one additional housing unit.
The modest benefit of one net additional housing unit was outweighed by the significant harm arising from conflicts with the development plan regarding living conditions and housing supply; the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BP5Policy BP6Policy D6Policy CM1Policy CM2Policy BP10Policy SP 3Policy BC4Policy BR9Policy DMDT1Policy DMDT2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 60Paragraph 61Paragraph 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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