Planning appeal decision
1 Crossfields, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3PY
Planning appeal 3353279 at 1 Crossfields, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3PY (Epping Forest District Council) was allowed on 20 January 2025 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the local area.
the erection of a double storey side extension, new window to rear ground floor in place of door, new doors to rear ground floor, new raised platform to rear and internal alterations
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Deane G
- Postcode
- IG10 3PY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the local area
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of 26 Chequers Road with particular regard to visual impact
What decided it
The proposed extension would be a proportionate, well-designed addition that respects the character of the host building and local area while not causing significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM9
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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