Planning appeal decision
137 Armstead Walk, Dagenham, RM10 9PD
Planning appeal 6003133 at 137 Armstead Walk, Dagenham, RM10 9PD (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 17 February 2026 by Inspector Miles H, 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.
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- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Miles H
- Postcode
- RM10 9PD
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 proposed development would cause clear harm to the character and appearance of the area and unacceptably undermine the historic features and non-designated heritage asset status of the property, which cannot be justified by the personal circumstances of the appellant.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of the London Plan (2021)Policy SPP6Policy SP2Policy DMD1Policy DMD4Policy DMD5 of The Barking and Dagenham Local Plan (2024)
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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