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Dismissed4 April 20243321301

70 High Road, Romford, RM6 6PP

Planning appeal 3321301 at 70 High Road, Romford, RM6 6PP (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 4 April 2024 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the future occupants of the permitted development on the neighbouring land, with particular regard to outlook and light.

the construction of two storey building incorporating two self-contained flats

Authority
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Moulton E
Postcode
RM6 6PP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the future occupants of the permitted development on the neighbouring land, with particular regard to outlook and light

What decided it

The proposal would unacceptably harm the living conditions of future occupants of the neighbouring permitted development through loss of daylight, sunlight and outlook, contrary to development plan policies and the Framework's aims to promote health and well-being.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan Policy D4Core Strategy Policy CP3Borough Wide Development Policies DPD Policy BP8Borough Wide Development Policies DPD Policy BP11

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