®Planning appeal decision
131A Gainsborough Avenue , Manor Park, London, E12 6JN
Planning appeal 3268730 at 131A Gainsborough Avenue , Manor Park, London, E12 6JN (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 29 September 2021 by Inspector Szymanski D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development upon the living conditions of the future occupiers of the new flat with particular reference to internal and external space provision.
Construction of a loft conversion with T-shaped dormer extension to create a 1 bedroom apartment with front roof lights and Juliet balcony to the rear
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Szymanski D
- Postcode
- E12 6JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development upon the living conditions of the future occupiers of the new flat with particular reference to internal and external space provision
- the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host terrace and the area
- the effect of the development upon the supply of family housing in the Borough
- whether the development is compliant with policies concerned with flood risk
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance, failure to provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers, and absence of a Flood Risk Assessment in a high-risk flood zone collectively outweighed the limited benefits of providing one additional dwelling.
The limited economic and housing supply benefits of the development were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance, the failure to ensure suitable living conditions for future occupiers, and the unresolved flood risk concerns, resulting in dismissal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GG4Policy D3Policy D4Policy D6Policy D1Policy D8Policy H1Policy H4Policy H8Policy H10Policy S1Policy S6Policy SP1Policy SP2Policy SP3Policy SP8Policy SC3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 159Paragraph 161Paragraph 167Paragraph 62
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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