Planning appeal decision
27 Clare Gardens, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 9JH
Planning appeal 3302829 at 27 Clare Gardens, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 9JH (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 23 February 2023 by Inspector Wellstead J, 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 construction of a two storey side extension and a single storey rear infill extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wellstead J
- Postcode
- IG11 9JH
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 proposed two-storey side extension would harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area by eroding the spacious first-floor gaps that define the end of terraces and contribute positively to the open character of the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D4Policy D8Policy CP2Policy CP3Policy BP11
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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