Planning appeal decision
20 Heathcote Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, IG5 0QS
Planning appeal 3262076 at 20 Heathcote Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, IG5 0QS (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 28 June 2021 by Inspector Jarvis P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the host property and street scene.
Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of two 2 bed dwellings (C3) with associated car parking, refuse and cycle storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jarvis P
- Postcode
- IG5 0QS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the host property and street scene
What decided it
The particular design of the dwellings as an identical semi-detached pair and the symmetry that this design provides justified the removal of permitted development rights, as roof alterations could be harmful to their appearance and the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP23LP26
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 55
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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