Planning appeal decision
31 La Plata Grove, Brentwood, CM14 4LA
Planning appeal 3362667 at 31 La Plata Grove, Brentwood, CM14 4LA (Brentwood Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 June 2025 by Inspector Bradford F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 35 La Plata Grove with regard to privacy.
the erection of a loft dormer conversion
- Authority
- Brentwood Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bradford F
- Postcode
- CM14 4LA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 35 La Plata Grove with regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposed dormer would unacceptably diminish the privacy of occupiers of the neighbouring property through increased overlooking, conflicting with policy BE14 of the Brentwood Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- BE14
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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