Planning appeal decision
Redbridge, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EH
Planning appeal 3301380 at Redbridge, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EH (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 20 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.
the demolition of an existing two-storey dwelling, and erection of a new two-storey dwelling
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Clarke B
- Postcode
- RM4 1EH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular reference to outlook
- the effect of the development upon ecology and trees
What decided it
The proposed development would have adverse effects on character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours, and ecology and trees, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to indicate otherwise.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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