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Dismissed31 January 20243297734

8 Neville Gardens, DAGENHAM, RM8 3QT

2 new single storey dwellings (1x3b4p and 1x1b2p) with associated external amenity areas, parking, bicycle spaces and waste storage

Authority
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Owen A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the developments on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The harms to character and appearance and to neighbouring living conditions significantly outweigh the benefits of housing provision when the Framework is taken as a whole.

the harms to character and appearance and to neighbouring amenity significantly outweigh the benefits of housing supply and the suitability of single storey dwellings for elderly and mobility-impaired occupiers

Framework references: 11, 60, 63, 70, 110, 131, 135, 191

Plan policies cited: Core Strategy Policy CP3, Borough Wide Development Policies Policy BP11, Borough Wide Development Policies Policy BP8, London Plan Policy D3, London Plan Policy D1, London Plan Policy D4, London Plan Policy D8, London Plan Policy D5, London Plan Policy D14, London Plan Policy GG1, London Plan Policy GG3, London Plan Policy H1, London Plan Policy H2, Barking Town Centre Area Action Plan Policy BTC15, emerging Local Plan Policy SP 2, emerging Local Plan Policy DMD 1, emerging Local Plan Policy DMSI 3

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