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Allowed23 January 20233297824

142 Buckhurst Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HP

Planning appeal 3297824 at 142 Buckhurst Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HP (Epping Forest District Council) was allowed on 23 January 2023 by Inspector Smith D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

demolition of bungalow and construction of a two storey building of four luxury flats with room in the roof

Authority
Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Smith D
Postcode
IG9 6HP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • Whether living conditions for future occupiers would be satisfactory with reference to accessibility

What decided it

The proposal accords with the development plan and previous material decisions accepting loss of the bungalow and four-flat development on the site, with no material considerations outweighing this finding.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP7Policy CP1Policy CP6Policy DM9Policy DM10Policy DM2Policy DM22Policy NC1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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