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Allowed12 August 20266004590

8 Ollards Grove, Loughton, IG10 4DW

Planning appeal 6004590 at 8 Ollards Grove, Loughton, IG10 4DW (Epping Forest District Council) was allowed on 12 August 2026 by Inspector S Simms, 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.

the demolition of existing site property for replacement with a three- storey residential development, plus basement car parking

Authority
Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
S Simms
Postcode
IG10 4DW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to daylight, sunlight, overbearing or enclosure
  • trees and green infrastructure
  • the integrity of the Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

What decided it

The shortfall in five-year housing land supply (4.22 years) rendered the development plan out-of-date, engaging the tilted balance under NPPF footnote 8, and the absence of any adverse impacts that significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery in a sustainable location.

The adverse impacts of granting permission would not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of six additional dwellings in a sustainable location, assessed against the policies of the Framework taken as a whole, and the scheme benefits from the presumption in favour of sustainable development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 8Paragraph 11Paragraph 135

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