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Allowed2 March 20263376029

The Glen, Bournebridge Lane, Romford, RM4 1LT

Planning appeal 3376029 at The Glen, Bournebridge Lane, Romford, RM4 1LT (Epping Forest District Council) was allowed on 2 March 2026 by Inspector Reid L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the housing stock through the loss of a bungalow.

a replacement dwelling

Authority
Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type
other · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Unknown
Inspector
Reid L
Postcode
RM4 1LT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the housing stock through the loss of a bungalow
  • The living conditions of the occupants of Abbots Wood with regard to outlook

What decided it

The site's steep topography and poor accessibility characteristics meant the existing bungalow could not practically serve its intended role for people with mobility needs, and the proposed replacement dwelling would not cause material harm to neighbouring outlook.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H1Policy DM9

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