Planning appeal decision
17 Dereham Road, Barking, IG11 9EZ
Planning appeal 3319331 at 17 Dereham Road, Barking, IG11 9EZ (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 21 August 2023 by Inspector Poole S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the street scene.
comprises the demolition of the existing garage and the construction of a double storey side extension and a single storey rear extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Poole S
- Postcode
- IG11 9EZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the street scene
What decided it
The side extension would be an overly prominent and incongruous addition that would unbalance and harm the appearance of the terrace and street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4 of the London Plan (2021)Policy CP2 of the Planning for the Future of Barking and Dagenham Core Strategy (2010)Policy CP3 of the Planning for the Future of Barking and Dagenham Core Strategy (2010)Policy BP11 of the Planning for the Future of Barking and Dagenham 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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