Planning appeal decision
97 Warrington Road , Dagenham , Essex , RM8 3JL
Planning appeal 3344179 at 97 Warrington Road , Dagenham , Essex , RM8 3JL (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 15 May 2025 by Inspector Indermaur S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the property, the terrace row and the area known as the Becontree Estate.
the construction of a single storey front and side extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Indermaur S
- Postcode
- RM8 3JL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the property, the terrace row and the area known as the Becontree Estate
What decided it
The proposal would materially detract from the historic form of the building and the non-designated heritage asset through uncharacteristic design that breaks the established building line and erodes the distinctive character of the Becontree Estate.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4 of the London Plan (2021)Policy SP2 of the LPPolicy DMD1 of the LPPolicy DMD6 of the LPPolicy SPP6 of the LPPolicy DMD4 of the LP
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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