Planning appeal decision
63 Neasham Road, Dagenham, RM8 2LU
Planning appeal 3336482 at 63 Neasham Road, Dagenham, RM8 2LU (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 17 April 2024 by Inspector Courtney T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
a double storey side extension and ground floor front extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Courtney T
- Postcode
- RM8 2LU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extensions would be excessively bulky and incongruous, significantly eroding the characteristic openness of the corner plot and adversely impacting the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the non-designated heritage asset of the Becontree Estate.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D8Policy HC1Policy CP3Policy CP2Policy BP11Policy BP2
- 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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