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Notice upheld16 March 20263332931

532 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 3HR

Planning appeal 3332931 at 532 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 3HR (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 16 March 2026 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

Without planning permission, the unauthorised use of the rear outbuilding as a self-contained unit of accommodation

Authority
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Miles H
Postcode
RM8 3HR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
  • The quality of the living conditions for future occupiers
  • The effect of the development on highway safety, with particular regard to car parking

What decided it

The unacceptable impact on the living conditions of both neighbouring and future occupiers, combined with highway safety concerns regarding car parking, rendered the development contrary to the development plan with no material considerations to justify approval.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DSMI3Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021)Policy DMT2

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