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Allowed30 January 20243323262

"Sophie", Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JP

Planning appeal 3323262 at "Sophie", Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JP (Epping Forest District Council) was allowed on 30 January 2024 by Inspector Sylvester G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the mix of housing within the Council's area, with particular regard to LP Policy H1.

the demolition of an existing dwelling 2 storey, 1 bedroom house and the construction of a new 2 storey, 4 bedroom (8 person) single family dwelling

Authority
Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Sylvester G
Postcode
RM4 1JP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the mix of housing within the Council's area, with particular regard to LP Policy H1
  • if there is any harm whether it would be outweighed by any other considerations

What decided it

The existence of a realistic and detailed fallback development (Class AA prior approval scheme) that would also result in the loss of the bungalow was of considerable weight and outweighed the harm to housing mix.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H1Policy DM1Policy DM19Policy D5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 63

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