21 Beresford Gardens, Chadwell Heath, ESSEX, RM6 6RX

a rear facing loft dormer extension with 2 velux skylights in the front elevation. Change of use from a single dwellinghouse to use as two or more single dwellinghouses

Authority: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Guest H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the Borough's supply of family housing

What decided it

The adverse impact of losing a family-sized dwelling outweighs the benefits of one additional residential unit, particularly given the Council's specific policy intention to retain family housing in the Borough.

The tilted balance under NPPF paragraph 11(d)(ii) was engaged due to housing delivery shortfall; however, the adverse impact of losing family-sized dwelling significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of one additional residential unit, so the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply

Framework references: 62, 11

Plan policies cited: Policy CC1, Policy BC4, Policy CM1, Policy CM2, Policy GG4, Policy H1, Policy H2, Policy H9

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