Planning appeal decision
36 Spareleaze Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BT
Planning appeal 3283343 at 36 Spareleaze Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BT (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 11 August 2022 by Inspector Hickey A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of the existing detached dwellinghouse. Erection of a new build detached replacement dwelling with rear landscaping and alterations to the front fenestration and driveway
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hickey A
- Postcode
- IG10 1BT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The contemporary design and materials of the proposed dwelling would be incongruous with and harmful to the traditional character and appearance of Spareleaze Hill, conflicting with development plan policies requiring high-quality design that respects local character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP2CP7DBE1DM9
- 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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