26 Ladyfields, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3RP

Planning appeal 3361237 at 26 Ladyfields, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3RP (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 5 September 2025 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of new one bedroom, two person, two storey dwelling attached to the existing house

Authority: Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Smith J
Postcode: IG10 3RP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The cramped appearance and poor proportions of the proposed dwelling, in a highly conspicuous corner position, would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area that substantially outweighed the modest benefits of a single dwelling in a sustainable location.

The significant harm to character and appearance, given the site's prominence and conflict with key policies for securing well-designed places, substantially outweighed the modest benefits of providing a single dwelling in a sustainable location with adequate housing land supply already demonstrated

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM9
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 129Paragraph 135

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