®Planning appeal decision
61 Kings Avenue, ROMFORD, RM6 6BD
the erection of new detached dwelling house
- Authority
- London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Seaton M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 59 Kings Avenue with specific regard to outlook, levels of daylight, privacy, and noise
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers with specific regard to levels of daylight and sunlight, and ventilation
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by introducing a prominent two-storey dwelling within the otherwise open rear gardens significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefit of a single dwelling contribution to housing supply.
the limited benefit of a single dwelling's contribution to housing supply was significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the great harm to the character and appearance of the area
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021), Policy D4 of the London Plan (2021), Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021), Policy SP2 of the Barking and Dagenham 2037 Local Plan (2024), Policy DMD1 of the Barking and Dagenham 2037 Local Plan (2024)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.