Policy information sourced from the Barking & Dagenham Local Plan
DMD 5 Householder extensions and alterations
1.
Proposals must not significantly impact on quality of life for neighbouring residents. All development proposals for extensions and alterations will need to be designed in a sensitive and appropriate manner, and must respect and complement the character of the area in which they are located and the appearance of the original house and the group of buildings of which it forms a part. The Council will expect that:
- any proposed extension or alteration to a property should be sympathetic and subordinate to the design of the original dwelling with regards to scale, form, materials and detailing
- an extension should not cause harmful visual impact upon the street scene, for example, the space between properties should be considered and any loss of such spaces should be avoided
- extensions should be designed to be respectful of neighbouring privacy, considering the impact on the amenity of neighbouring properties
- extensions should take into account the positive aspects of the existing roofscape of the area and seek to apply the same style as the roof of the original property including the pitch, eaves treatment and materials used
- an extension should be well laid out, bright, spacious and accessible for all
- where practicable, any extension or alteration should be energy efficient and incorporate renewable energy sources.
For more information please see the Barking & Dagenham Local Plan