Planning appeal decision
96 Valence Wood Road, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM8 3AP
Planning appeal 3348784 at 96 Valence Wood Road, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM8 3AP (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 18 November 2024 by Inspector Lock H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property, the terrace of which it forms part, the street scene and the wider Becontree Estate.
construction of a front infill extension with relocation of front door and replacement of bay window to a double-glazed window
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lock H
- Postcode
- RM8 3AP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property, the terrace of which it forms part, the street scene and the wider Becontree Estate
What decided it
The proposed relocation of the front door and introduction of an extra window would materially disrupt the distinctive pattern of recessed porches and regularly spaced openings that characterise the terrace and wider Becontree Estate, causing harm to its character and appearance with no offsetting benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SP2DMD4DMD5D4HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 209
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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