Planning appeal decision
121 Upney Lane, Barking, Essex, IG11 9LD
Planning appeal 3329036 at 121 Upney Lane, Barking, Essex, IG11 9LD (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 building and area.
without planning permission, the unauthorised erection of a front porch and fence pillars to the front of the property
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Satheesan R
- Postcode
- IG11 9LD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the building and area
What decided it
The excessive scale, height and prominence of the front boundary wall pillars and front porch form obtrusive and incongruous features that harm the character and appearance of the area in conflict with local plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMD1Policy DMD5
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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