1 Valley Side, Chingford, LONDON, E4 7SR

Authority: Waltham Forest London Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Witherley S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and surrounding area
The living conditions of future occupiers in regard to light and outlook
Trees

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the property and surrounding area, combined with adverse impacts on living conditions of future occupiers and unresolved concerns about tree protection, outweighed the modest benefits of one additional dwelling.

The modest benefits of net increase of one dwelling and economic benefits did not outweigh the significant harm to character and appearance, living conditions of future occupants, and potential impact on nearby trees.

Framework references: 131

Plan policies cited: Policy CS15, Policy DM29, Policy DM32, Policy CS2, Policy DM7, Policy CS5, Policy DM35

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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