80 Flamstead Road, Dagenham, RM9 4JL

Planning appeal 3305968 at 80 Flamstead Road, Dagenham, RM9 4JL (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 4 April 2023 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dwelling's siting upon the character and appearance of the Becontree Estate.

to demolish existing detached garage and erection of 1 bedroom house

Authority: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hunter A
Postcode: RM9 4JL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed dwelling's siting upon the character and appearance of the Becontree Estate
The suitability of the access and parking arrangements for the existing and proposed dwelling

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the Becontree Estate caused by the siting of the proposed dwelling, which would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited housing benefits when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole.

The benefits of housing delivery and efficient use of land were outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the Becontree Estate, a locally distinctive and historically important interwar housing development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP3 of The Planning for the Future of Barking and Dagenham, Core StrategyPolicy BP11 of The Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham, Borough Wide Development Policies, Development Plan DocumentPolicy BR15 of the DPDPolicies SP2, DMD1 and DMD6 of the draft BDDLP
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 111Paragraph 130

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