Planning appeal decision
35 Barfields, Loughton, IG10 3JH
Planning appeal 3322785 at 35 Barfields, Loughton, IG10 3JH (Epping Forest District Council) was allowed on 15 August 2023 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
single storey ground floor front and rear extension, two storey side and part first floor rear extension
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bell-Williamson J
- Postcode
- IG10 3JH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The upper storey extensions would appear subordinate to the host dwelling with proportionate depth and lower roof height, and a substantive gap would remain between the properties, resulting in no material harm to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM9
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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