Planning appeal decision
14 Brook Road, Loughton, IG10 1BW
Planning appeal 3324842 at 14 Brook Road, Loughton, IG10 1BW (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 7 November 2023 by Inspector Tivey C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal proposals upon the character and appearance of the area, including upon a Gingko tree which is protected by a Tree Preservation Order.
for conversion of loft space into bedroom and bathroom, hipped roof changed to gable end, front and rear dormer windows, 4no. roof windows, internal ground reconfiguration with 3no. sets of bi-folding doors to rear elevation, replacing existing doors and window
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Tivey C
- Postcode
- IG10 1BW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal proposals upon the character and appearance of the area, including upon a Gingko tree which is protected by a Tree Preservation Order
What decided it
The proposed roof extension by reason of its overall scale and bulk would constitute a disproportionate and unsympathetic addition to the dwelling which would be harmful to the character and appearance of the area, contrary to Policy DM9.
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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