Planning appeal decision
Rowlands Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LT
Planning appeal 3318824 at Rowlands Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LT (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 8 January 2024 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the district's mix of housing.
the demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two detached houses
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Berry A
- Postcode
- RM4 1LT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the district's mix of housing
What decided it
The proposal would result in the demolition of a bungalow as defined in the Local Plan, thereby conflicting with Policy H1(E) which resists the loss of bungalows that play an important role in meeting the accessibility needs of older people and those with mobility requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H1(E)Policy DM2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 63
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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