Planning appeal decision
15 Forest Edge, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AD
Planning appeal 3311942 at 15 Forest Edge, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AD (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 16 February 2023 by Inspector Lock H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area.
2 storey rear and side extensions. All materials to match that of existing
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lock H
- Postcode
- IG9 5AD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area
- the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular reference to privacy, outlook and the effect on light
- the need for the development
What decided it
The proposal would cause material harm to the character and appearance of the area and material overlooking of neighbouring properties, which could not be outweighed by the appellant's personal need for additional accommodation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DBE10Policy DBE1Policy CP7Policy DBE3Policy DBE9Policy DM 9Policy DM 10
- 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.
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