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Notice varied and upheld7 March 20253325048

27 Geneva Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6SP

Planning appeal 3325048 at 27 Geneva Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6SP (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 7 March 2025 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

without planning permission, the unauthorised erection of an outbuilding in the rear garden

Authority
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Satheesan R
Postcode
RM6 6SP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of the existing occupiers of 25 and 29 Geneva Gardens, with particular regard to outlook, privacy, daylight and overshadowing

What decided it

The excessive height and bulk of the outbuilding with its tall ridged roof and large gable window creates an excessively tall, obtrusive, and overbearing feature that significantly harms both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to outlook and privacy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DMD1Policy DMD5Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021

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