®Planning appeal decision
264 Westrow Drive, BARKING, IG11 9BU
the erection of the two -storey outbuilding within the rear garden, ground floor plus basement
- Authority
- London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Wilkinson H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 266 Westrow Drive with particular regard to sunlight and outlook
What decided it
The proposed outbuilding would cause unacceptable harm to both the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupants through its excessive height, scale, and visual intrusion, contrary to the development plan and Framework.
Framework references: 127, 128
Plan policies cited: Policy D1 of the London Plan 2021, Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021, Policy CP3 of the Planning for the Future of Barking and Dagenham Core Strategy 2010, Policy BP8 of the Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document 2011, Policy BP11 of the Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document 2011, Policy SP2 of the Draft Local Plan, Policy DMD1 of the Draft Local Plan, Policy DMD6 of the Draft Local Plan
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.