Planning appeal decision
204 Overton Drive, Romford, RM6 4EF
Planning appeal 3283286 at 204 Overton Drive, Romford, RM6 4EF (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 31 August 2022 by Inspector Simpson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be granted under Class AA of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO, having particular regard to the effect of the proposal on the external appearance of the dwellinghouse.
described on the application form as: ‘The proposal is 2nd floor addition.’
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Simpson L
- Postcode
- RM6 4EF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether prior approval should be granted under Class AA of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO, having particular regard to the effect of the proposal on the external appearance of the dwellinghouse
What decided it
The proposed additional storey would cause significant harmful visual impact by breaking the uniform scale and bulk of the terrace, which is the controlling consideration under the GPDO prior approval test.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan (2021) Policy D4Redbridge Local Plan 2015-2030 (2018) Policy LP26Redbridge Local Plan 2015-2030 (2018) Policy LP30
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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