382 Goresbrook Road and, 384 Goresbrook Road, London, RM9 4UX

construction of a two storey side extension and new arched entrances to 382 and 384 Goresbrook Road and construction of a single storey rear extension to 384 Goresbrook Road

Authority: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwellings and surrounding area, with particular regard to Becontree Estate, a non-designated heritage asset

What decided it

The disproportionate scale and massing of the two-storey side extensions would harmfully diminish the open character of the corner plots and disrupt the visual alignment of Greenfield Road, causing unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the Becontree Estate.

Framework references: 135, 139, 209

Plan policies cited: Policy D1, Policy D4, Policy CP3, Policy BP11, Policy HC1, Policy BP2, Policy SP2, Policy DMD1, Policy DMD4, Policy DMD5

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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