Planning appeal decision
8, Summerfield Road, Loughton, IG10 4JF
Planning appeal 6007735 at 8, Summerfield Road, Loughton, IG10 4JF (Epping Forest District Council) was allowed on 4 June 2026 by Inspector J Bell-Williamson, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
erection of rear extensions at ground and first floor level, along with excavation of basement and roof alterations including removal of chimney
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- J Bell-Williamson
- Postcode
- IG10 4JF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The revised design, with lower roof height and restoration of mock Tudor detailing, would be in keeping with the scale and appearance of neighbouring properties and would not have a materially harmful effect on local character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM9
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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