Planning appeal decision
St Francis, Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JP
Planning appeal 3295650 at St Francis, Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JP (Epping Forest District Council) was allowed on 13 March 2023 by Inspector Clarke B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
alterations and extensions to enlarge existing dwelling and including raising of roof line
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clarke B
- Postcode
- RM4 1JP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The mixed character of the surrounding area, with its varied built environment of differing designs and scales, meant the proposed development would not appear discordant or erode the prevailing character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM9DM10CP2CP7DBE10
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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