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Dismissed2 February 20243316922

604 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 3HB

Planning appeal 3316922 at 604 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 3HB (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 2 February 2024 by Inspector Storey P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the depth and height of the proposed single-storey rear extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, in terms of outlook and whether it would be overbearing.

conversion of the existing dwelling house into two self- contained flats (1x one bed and 1x three bed), including the construction of a part two storey part single storey side and rear extension and a new front porch

Authority
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Storey P
Postcode
RM8 3HB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the depth and height of the proposed single-storey rear extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, in terms of outlook and whether it would be overbearing
  • whether the proposed development would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers of the host property
  • the effect of the proposed development on housing mix

What decided it

The significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overbearing outlook impact and the failure to provide suitable amenity space for future occupiers outweighed the moderate benefits of additional housing supply.

The adverse impacts of harm to neighbouring living conditions and unsuitable living conditions for future occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D6 of the London Plan – March 2021Policy BP8 of Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document – Adopted March 2011Policy BP11 of Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document – Adopted March 2011Policy BC4 of Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document – Adopted March 2011Policy CC1 of Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham Core Strategy – Adopted July 2010Policy GG4 of the London Plan – March 2021Policy H1 of the London Plan – March 2021Policy H2 of the London Plan – March 2021Policy H9 of the London Plan – March 2021Policy CM1 of Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham Core Strategy – Adopted July 2010Policy CM2 of Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham Core Strategy – Adopted July 2010
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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