Planning appeal decision
33 Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
Planning appeal 3322201 at 33 Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 14 September 2023 by Inspector Boughton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring users.
Two Storey side, part two storey rear and single storey rear extension. Single Storey front extension. Raising of the roof, installation of front, rear and side dormers, Construction of vehicular entrance gates and railings’ without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref EPF/0160/22, dated 31 March 2022
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Boughton A
- Postcode
- IG7 5AF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring users
What decided it
The roof terrace as constructed permits overlooking of adjoining properties and creates a perception of overbearing that cannot be adequately mitigated by the proposed screening, causing significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring users contrary to Policy DM9.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DBE9 of the Adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998 & 2006Policy DM9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017Policy DM9 of the Epping Forest District Local Plan 2011-2033
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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