Planning appeal decision
39, Albion Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4RD
Planning appeal 3333399 at 39, Albion Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4RD (Epping Forest District Council) was allowed on 14 May 2024 by Inspector McHugh I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the retention of an infill extension on ground floor to side/front elevation with a flat roof, extension to single-storey rear extension, increase in overall height of building inc eaves, internal and external alterations including door/window openings with Juliet balconies and external finishes
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McHugh I
- Postcode
- IG10 4RD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupants of number 4 High View Close, with particular regard to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The separation distance of approximately 35m between the properties, combined with conditions requiring obscure glazing and restricting flat roof use, was sufficient to prevent unacceptable adverse effects on privacy and outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM9
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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