Planning appeal decision
4 Hardie Road, Dagenham, RM10 7BS
Planning appeal 3314591 at 4 Hardie Road, Dagenham, RM10 7BS (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 21 April 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, the semi-detached pair of which it forms part and the street scene.
demolition of existing rear extension. Construction of two storey side extension, single storey front and rear extensions
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lock H
- Postcode
- RM10 7BS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property, the semi-detached pair of which it forms part and the street scene.
What decided it
The proposal's excessive width, bulk, mass and scale would detract from the character and appearance of the property, the semi-detached pair and street scene, conflicting with design policies in the National Planning Policy Framework and local development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4 of The London Plan 2021Core Strategy 2010 Policy CP3Policy BP8 of the Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document 2011Policy BP11 of the Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document 2011
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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