Planning appeal decision
32, Alderton Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3JB
Planning appeal 3305980 at 32, Alderton Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3JB (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 11 April 2023 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to its design and elevational detailing.
demolition of existing house, outbuilding and garage. Erection of two/single storey detached house with rooms in the roof
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- IG10 3JB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to its design and elevational detailing.
What decided it
The particular design and elevational treatment of the proposed dwelling, with its imposing neo-classical style featuring an over-scaled central portico and symmetrical double gables, would interrupt and dominate the surrounding street scene to a harmful degree on this large, open site.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM9 of the EFDLPsaved Policy DBE1 of the 1998 Local Plan
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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