8 Repton Grove, ILFORD, IG5 0RN

construction of a three bedroom house within the rear garden of 8 Repton Grove

Authority: London Borough of Redbridge
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Savage K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, with respect to private amenity space, outlook and privacy
whether the proposal would create satisfactory living conditions for future occupants

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance combined with adverse effects on neighbours' and future occupants' living conditions, which together outweighed the limited benefits of one additional dwelling.

The benefits of an additional dwelling and economic benefits from construction were limited and did not outweigh the significant harm to character and appearance and adverse effects on living conditions, resulting in conflict with the development plan.

Plan policies cited: Policy LP7, Policy LP26, Policy LP29, Policy D3, Policy D6

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