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Dismissed1 August 20243338873

36 Lindsey Street, Epping, CM16 6RE

Planning appeal 3338873 at 36 Lindsey Street, Epping, CM16 6RE (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 1 August 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 existing dwelling.

a single-storey rear extension and proposed driveway for ev charging

Authority
Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
McHugh I
Postcode
CM16 6RE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling
  • The effect of the proposal on highway safety

What decided it

The proposed extension would be an overly large, incongruous and overly dominant addition that would unacceptably detract from the character and appearance of the dwelling, conflicting with Policy DM9 of the Local Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM9
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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