Front porch proposed at home on Birch Crescent, South Ockendon

Summary

The applicant wants to build a front porch at 38 Birch Crescent. A front porch is a small covered entrance added to the front of a house, typically used as a sheltered spot to take off coats and shoes. The property sits in a residential street with around 103 other buildings nearby. The site is within the green belt, which means the council will check that any changes to the outside of a home are appropriate, even when they are small. St Nicholas's Church is about a 5-10 minute walk away. The proposal is very small in scale and is unlikely to have any noticeable effect on most nearby residents.