Planning appeal decision
946 Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 7JB
Planning appeal 3272672 at 946 Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 7JB (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 4 November 2021 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 946A and 946B Eastern Avenue with particular regard to light and outlook.
two storey rear extension to create storage at ground floor and office use at first floor for use with retail shop
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Bowyer J
- Postcode
- IG2 7JB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 946A and 946B Eastern Avenue with particular regard to light and outlook
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of occupiers of 946A and 946B through loss of outlook and light, which attracted significant weight and outweighed the limited economic benefits of the development.
The limited economic and employment benefits of the small-scale development were outweighed by the significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of light and outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP26 of the Redbridge Local Plan 2018
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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