Planning appeal decision
Land to the Side of 40 Hardie Road, Dagenham, RM10 7BT
Planning appeal 3346185 at Land to the Side of 40 Hardie Road, Dagenham, RM10 7BT (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was allowed on 23 December 2024 by Inspector Leigh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
Construction of a two storey 3-bed dwelling adjacent to 40 Hardie Road including provision of new vehicle crossover for existing property
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Leigh C
- Postcode
- RM10 7BT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling's design, siting and scale would not appear out of character with the wider area and would maintain the distinctive street layout that characterises the locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan 2021 Policy D4London Plan 2021 Policy D6London Plan Policy GG2London Plan Policy GG4London Plan Policy H1London Plan Policy H2Barking and Dagenham Local Plan 2024 Policy DMD1Local Plan Policy CP3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 124Paragraph 125
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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