®Planning appeal decision
32 Overton Drive, Wanstead, London, E11 2NJ
Planning appeal 3268450 at 32 Overton Drive, Wanstead, London, E11 2NJ (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 5 January 2022 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the demolition and re-building of the dwelling on the heritage significance of the Wanstead Park Conservation Area, taking into account whether the existing building should be regarded as a non-designated heritage asset.
Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of a new dwelling with part two-storey rear extension and basement
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Savage K
- Postcode
- E11 2NJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the demolition and re-building of the dwelling on the heritage significance of the Wanstead Park Conservation Area, taking into account whether the existing building should be regarded as a non-designated heritage asset
- The effect of the proposed rear extension on the living conditions of adjoining occupants of 30 Overton Drive
What decided it
The unjustified demolition of a non-designated heritage asset that contributes positively to the conservation area, combined with the replacement building's failure to preserve the character and appearance of the Wanstead Park Conservation Area, resulting in less than substantial harm that is not outweighed by public benefits.
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the conservation area and non-designated heritage asset was not outweighed by the limited public benefits, which comprised only economic activity for the local building trade, whereas the dwelling continued to serve its optimal viable use and no additional dwellings would be created.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP33Policy LP26
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 203
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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