Planning appeal decision
88 Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BS
Planning appeal 3283327 at 88 Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BS (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 23 February 2022 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed terrace on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
part single and part double front/side and rear extensions, and loft conversion with front/side and rear dormers. Amendment to EPF/1022/19 – Rear first floor terrace with glass balustrade
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bell-Williamson J
- Postcode
- IG10 4BS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed terrace on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
- Its effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 90 Smarts Lane, with regard to outlook and privacy, and on other nearby occupiers of properties on Smarts Lane and High Beech Road, with regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposed terrace would result in unacceptable harm to both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of privacy and overbearing outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP2CP7DBE10DBE9DM9DM10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 48
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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