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Dismissed4 January 20223282994

6 Harriescourt, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NS

Planning appeal 3282994 at 6 Harriescourt, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NS (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 4 January 2022 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the existing building and the character and appearance of the locality.

a two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and replacement of all windows

Authority
Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Somers J
Postcode
EN9 3NS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the existing building and the character and appearance of the locality
  • The living conditions of No.7 Harriescourt, with particular regard to access to light

What decided it

The erosion of the visual gap between properties combined with the excessive enclosure and overbearing impact on the neighbouring property's amenity outweighed the applicant's partial success on overshadowing.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Saved Policy DBE10Saved Policy DBE9London Plan 2021 Policy D3Policy DM9
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 48

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