Planning appeal decision
5 West Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6YA
Planning appeal 3287600 at 5 West Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6YA (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 30 March 2022 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of the neighbouring residents of 3 West Road, with particular reference to outlook and light.
Conservatory to rear of property
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- RM6 6YA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the neighbouring residents of 3 West Road, with particular reference to outlook and light
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The conservatory's proximity to the shared boundary and its orientation, depth and height result in an unduly enclosing relationship and harmful loss of light to the neighbouring property's kitchen diner and garden, which cannot be outweighed by the absence of character and appearance harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP3 of the Planning for the Future of Barking and Dagenham Core Strategy 2010Policy BP8 of the Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham Borough Wide Development Policies 2011Policy BP11 of the Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham Borough Wide Development Policies 2011Policy DMD1 of the Draft Local PlanPolicy DMD6 of the Draft Local PlanPolicy D1 of the London Plan 2021Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document 2012
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 134
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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