Planning appeal decision
121 Roding Road, Loughton, IG10 3BS
Planning appeal 3323679 at 121 Roding Road, Loughton, IG10 3BS (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 30 January 2024 by Inspector Mileham P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
extensions and alterations to provide 1x new retail premises on the ground floor and 5x new residential apartments over with associated amenity space
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Mileham P
- Postcode
- IG10 3BS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of the occupiers of nearby dwellings (Nos. 125-133) having regard to outlook and loss of light
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the height, bulk and visual impact of the proposed three-storey development with mansard roof in a predominantly two-storey suburban streetscene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM9
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 139
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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