141 Woodward Road, Dagenham, RM9 4ST

Planning appeal 3294792 at 141 Woodward Road, Dagenham, RM9 4ST (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 27 April 2023 by Inspector Forrett C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

the construction of one 2x bedroom two storey property attached to the side of 141 Woodward Road RM9 4ST, including off-street parking

Authority: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Forrett C
Postcode: RM9 4ST

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the Becontree Estate, a non-designated heritage asset, demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery.

The harm to the character and appearance of the area, a non-designated heritage asset, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery and the social and economic benefits of the scheme

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D4 of The London Plan (2021)Policy CP2 of the Core Strategy (2010)Policy CP3 of the Core Strategy (2010)Policy BP2 of the Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document (2011)Policy BP8 of the Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document (2011)Policy BP11 of the Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document (2011)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 203

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