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Dismissed4 July 20233315504

155 Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1EF

Planning appeal 3315504 at 155 Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1EF (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 4 July 2023 by Inspector Winnard K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area.

the demolition of an existing rear extension. New side infill extension and part 2 storey part 1 storey rear extension. New dormer extension

Authority
Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Winnard K
Postcode
IG10 1EF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring dwellings at Forest Court

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area, combined with the overbearing impact on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, outweighed any benefits of the development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM9

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