Planning appeal decision
80 Brunner Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 7NW
Planning appeal 3272794 at 80 Brunner Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 7NW (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 October 2022 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposals would prejudice the regeneration prospects for the local area.
Demolition of the existing building and erection of an 8 storey building comprising commercial use at ground floor and 9 residential dwellings on the upper floors
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Scott A
- Postcode
- E17 7NW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposals would prejudice the regeneration prospects for the local area
- The effect of the proposed buildings on the character and appearance of the local area
- The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring residents by virtue of outlook, overlooking and loss of privacy
- The effect on the living conditions of future residents of the developments by virtue of outlook, external spacing levels and noise levels
- Whether or not the proposals would lead to flood risk
- Whether or not the proposals would lead to a pedestrian and highway safety danger with regards to refuse servicing
- Whether or not the proposals would lead to a highway safety concern with regards to construction logistics
What decided it
The proposals would prejudice the strategic regeneration prospects of the local area by developing in isolation without coordinated redevelopment of adjacent sites, and would fail to provide acceptable living conditions for both neighbouring and future occupants.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy CS4Policy CS7Policy CS13Policy CS15Policy CS16Policy DM7Policy DM16Policy DM23Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy DM32Policy DM34
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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