Planning appeal decision
Land at 3 Clarissa Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4NB
Planning appeal 3291032 at Land at 3 Clarissa Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4NB (London Borough of Redbridge) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 23 May 2023 by Inspector Griffin E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of No 5 Clarissa Road with particular regard to light and a sense of enclosure.
without planning permission, the erection of an unlawful single storey wrap around rear extension that infills the northern rear enclave and extends three metres to the rear with approximate maximum height of 3.8 metres and eaves height of 2.8 metres
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Griffin E
- Postcode
- RM6 4NB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of No 5 Clarissa Road with particular regard to light and a sense of enclosure
What decided it
The extent, location and height of the side element of the wraparound extension creates both a sense of enclosure and reduces natural light to the neighbouring property at No 5, causing harm to the living conditions of its occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP26Policy LP30
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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