®Planning appeal decision
44, Rugby Gardens, Dagenham, RM9 4BA
a new 1 bed 2 person M4(3) bungalow dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- White P
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposed development would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to privacy and light
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the Becontree Estate, including its historic significance, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of one new dwelling and an M4(3) wheelchair user dwelling.
the harm to character and appearance and historic significance significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery and provision of an M4(3) dwelling, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply
Framework references: 11, 12
Plan policies cited: London Plan (2021) Policy D4, London Plan (2021) Policy HC1, Core Strategy (2010) Policy CP2, Core Strategy (2010) Policy CP3, Borough Wide Development Policies DPD (2011) Policy BP2, Borough Wide Development Policies DPD (2011) Policy BP11, Draft Local Plan 2037 Policy SP2, Draft Local Plan 2037 Policy SP4, Draft Local Plan 2037 Policy DMD1, Draft Local Plan 2037 Policy DMD4
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.