Planning appeal decision
74 Beccles Drive, Barking, IG11 9HY
Planning appeal 3337100 at 74 Beccles Drive, Barking, IG11 9HY (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 5 April 2024 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the local area.
the construction of a part single, part 2-storey rear extension and a part first floor side extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Deane G
- Postcode
- IG11 9HY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the local area
What decided it
The proposed rear extension would be on a scale where the form and character of the host dwelling would be unduly compromised and there would be a significant adverse impact on the surrounding area, conflicting with development plan policies requiring recognition of local character and good design.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4 of The London PlanPolicy CP3 of the Council's Planning for the future of Barking and Dagenham Core StrategyPolicy BP8 of the Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan DocumentPolicy BP11 of the Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document
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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