®Planning appeal decision
(To the Rear of) 49, First Ave, Dagenham, RM10 9AU
Planning appeal 3364820 at (To the Rear of) 49, First Ave, Dagenham, RM10 9AU (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 14 August 2025 by Inspector Lawrence R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
new chalet bungalow dwelling to the rear of 49 First Avenue accessed via Centre Rd
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lawrence R
- Postcode
- RM10 9AU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regard to noise and disturbance, privacy, outlook and daylight
- whether the proposal would achieve the statutory biodiversity net gain
- whether the proposal would make sufficient provision for off-street car parking
What decided it
The substantial cumulative harm to character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours, and failure to demonstrate statutory biodiversity net gain significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of delivering a single dwelling.
the adverse impacts comprising significant harm to character and appearance, tangible harm to neighbouring living conditions, and failure to meet statutory biodiversity net gain requirements significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of housing delivery and economic activity, such that the proposal did not represent sustainable development
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP2Policy DMD1Policy DMD5Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021Policy T6 of the London PlanPolicy DMT 3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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