®Planning appeal decision
604 Becontree Avenue, DAGENHAM, RM8 3HB
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
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.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy D6 of the London Plan – March 2021, Policy BP8 of Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document – Adopted March 2011, Policy BP11 of Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document – Adopted March 2011, Policy BC4 of Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document – Adopted March 2011, Policy CC1 of Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham Core Strategy – Adopted July 2010, Policy GG4 of the London Plan – March 2021, Policy H1 of the London Plan – March 2021, Policy H2 of the London Plan – March 2021, Policy H9 of the London Plan – March 2021, Policy CM1 of Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham Core Strategy – Adopted July 2010, Policy CM2 of Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham Core Strategy – Adopted July 2010
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.