Planning appeal decision
407 Whalebone Lane North, Dagenham, RM6 6RH
Planning appeal 3286324 at 407 Whalebone Lane North, Dagenham, RM6 6RH (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 17 February 2022 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the living conditions for the occupiers of 409 Whalebone Lane North, with particular regard to outlook.
without planning permission, the unauthorised erection of a rear extension
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Satheesan R
- Postcode
- RM6 6RH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the living conditions for the occupiers of 409 Whalebone Lane North, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The unauthorised extension's excessive depth and overbearing appearance in the outlook from the neighbouring property at 409 Whalebone Lane North causes unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions, contrary to local plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BP8Policy BP11
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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