Planning appeal decision
Flat D, 113 Temple Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 1NB
Planning appeal 3287433 at Flat D, 113 Temple Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 1NB (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 15 September 2022 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property, the terrace and the surrounding area.
The proposal is a loft conversion with a front dormer and front roof light
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Naylor R
- Postcode
- RM8 1NB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property, the terrace and the surrounding area
- Whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers, with particular reference to internal space standards
What decided it
The proposal would unduly disrupt the high degree of uniformity and unbroken front roof lines that characterise Temple Avenue, thereby harming the character and appearance of the host property, terrace and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4 of the London Plan, March 2021Policy CP3 of the Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham Core Strategy adopted July 2010Policies BP8 and BP11 of the Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham Borough Wide Development Policies: Development Plan Document adopted March 2011Policies SP2, SP4, DMD1 and DMD6 of the Draft Local PlanPolicy D6 of the London PlanPolicy GG4 of the London PlanPolicy CS3 of the Core StrategyPolicies DMS13 and DMD6 of the Draft Local Plan
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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