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Dismissed23 February 20263375793

Land at Back Lane / Rear of Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5LU

Planning appeal 3375793 at Land at Back Lane / Rear of Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5LU (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 23 February 2026 by Inspector Murphy S, 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.

construction of a new detached residential building comprising a 1 bedroom dwelling, together with associated access, parking and refuse storage facilities

Authority
Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Murphy S
Postcode
IG9 5LU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers of the dwelling with particular regard to outlook, sunlight, daylight and privacy
  • the effects of the proposal on the integrity of the Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance combined with unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers, which are prevailing considerations resulting in conflict with the development plan, outweigh the small contribution to housing supply and economic benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM9Policy DM10Policy DM2Policy DM22
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135Paragraph 11

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