Planning appeal decision
97 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, IG10 3ER
Planning appeal 3346018 at 97 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, IG10 3ER (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 23 January 2025 by Inspector Szymanski D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be given, having particular regard to the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of Nos 95 and 99 Oakwood Hill with particular reference to daylight, overshadowing and whether or not it would be overbearing.
SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION UP TO 6M FROM THE EXISTING WALL
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Szymanski D
- Postcode
- IG10 3ER
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether prior approval should be given, having particular regard to the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of Nos 95 and 99 Oakwood Hill with particular reference to daylight, overshadowing and whether or not it would be overbearing
What decided it
The proposal would result in significantly adverse effects upon the living conditions of both neighbouring properties, particularly No 99, through being overbearing and causing marked overshadowing and reduced daylight, contrary to paragraph A.4(7) of the GPDO.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM9
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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