Planning appeal decision
51 Algers Road, London, IG10 4NF
Planning appeal 3340063 at 51 Algers Road, London, IG10 4NF (Epping Forest District Council) was allowed on 19 June 2024 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.
extensions and alterations to the dwellinghouse including side/rear extension to existing garage, side/rear extension to existing living area to replace and expand on an existing conservatory type extension, alteration to existing external WC at the rear by replacement of existing with a glazed box (conservatory type) extension and replacement of front garage door
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- IG10 4NF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
- The effects of the proposal upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to visual impact
What decided it
The single-storey scale of the extensions, their containment within the rear garden out of public view, the screening provided by existing boundary features, and the appropriate setbacks from neighbouring boundaries meant the proposal would cause no harm to character, appearance or neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM9
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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