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Dismissed23 December 20243342954

97 Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TQ

Planning appeal 3342954 at 97 Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TQ (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 23 December 2024 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character of the surrounding area, with particular reference to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

‘change the existing dwelling house into a 7-person large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) categorized as Sui Generis’

Authority
Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Harrison F
Postcode
IG9 5TQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character of the surrounding area, with particular reference to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
  • whether the living conditions of the future occupiers of the proposed development would be acceptable, with regard to internal space
  • the effect of the proposal on highway safety, with regard to car parking

What decided it

The proposal fails on three independent grounds: harm to neighbouring living conditions through increased activity and noise, substandard internal accommodation failing space standards, and inadequate car parking provision.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM9Policy DM10Policy T1

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