Planning appeal decision
1 Theydon Place, Epping, CM16 4NH
Planning appeal 3320534 at 1 Theydon Place, Epping, CM16 4NH (Epping Forest District Council) was allowed on 17 July 2023 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development that has been undertaken on the living conditions of nearby residents.
alterations to garage, fenestration and construction detailing including enlarged and additional windows and rooflights within the first floor. Amended application to planning permission reference EPF/3219/17
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bell-Williamson J
- Postcode
- CM16 4NH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development that has been undertaken on the living conditions of nearby residents
- The effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The separation distances, boundary treatments, tree screening, and the varied character of the surrounding residential area meant that the enlarged windows and other alterations did not result in material harm to neighbouring living conditions or the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM9Policy DM10
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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