236 Bennetts Castle Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3XP

Planning appeal 3344186 at 236 Bennetts Castle Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3XP (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 13 January 2025 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants in terms of size.

a two-storey side extension to increase commercial and residential space

Authority: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Nilsson A
Postcode: RM8 3XP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants in terms of size
The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
Whether adequate provision is made for refuse and cycle storage

What decided it

The significant harm caused to the character and appearance of the area and the non-designated heritage asset by the two-storey side extension's bulk and sideways protrusion at a prominent junction outweighed the moderate benefits of the development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021)Policy D4 of the London Plan (2021)Policy SP2 of the Barking and Dagenham Local Plan (2024)Policy DMD1 of the Barking and Dagenham Local Plan (2024)Policy DMD4 of the Barking and Dagenham Local Plan (2024)Policy DMD5 of the Barking and Dagenham Local Plan (2024)Policy DMT3 of the Barking and Dagenham Local Plan (2024)Policy DMSI8 of the Barking and Dagenham Local Plan (2024)Policy T5 of the London Plan (2021)

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