Planning appeal decision
23 Connaught Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4DS
Planning appeal 3306624 at 23 Connaught Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4DS (Epping Forest District Council) was allowed on 24 November 2022 by Inspector Hartley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the property and the area.
a first-floor side extension and the construction of a rear dormer to create a larger master suite on the second floor
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hartley S
- Postcode
- IG10 4DS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the property and the area
What decided it
The proposed extensions, through their careful positioning, proportions, and design detailing, would not adversely affect the character and appearance of the property or street scene and would accord with the relevant development plan policy and NPPF guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DB10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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