®Planning appeal decision
144 Marston Avenue, Dagenham, RM10 7LJ
Planning appeal 3296524 at 144 Marston Avenue, Dagenham, RM10 7LJ (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was allowed on 20 October 2022 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to separation between buildings and how the proposed dwelling would be perceived in the street scene.
Subdivide the plot to create a new self contained two bed house by extending and modifying the existing garage attached to no 144 Marston Avenue. The garage will be extensively remodelled, extended to the rear and a new narrow first floor constructed above part of the garage. A new pitched hipped roof will be constructed above to match the existing roof pitch and design.
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- RM10 7LJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to separation between buildings and how the proposed dwelling would be perceived in the street scene.
What decided it
The proposed development would not harm the character and appearance of the area and would accord with the relevant development plan policies requiring protection and enhancement of local character and distinctiveness.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D4Policy D8Policy CP2Policy CM1Policy CP3Policy BP2Policy BP11Policy SP2Policy DMD1Policy DMD4
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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