Planning appeal decision
41 Latimer Road, Forest Gate , London, E7 0LQ
Planning appeal 3272894 at 41 Latimer Road, Forest Gate , London, E7 0LQ (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 17 September 2021 by Inspector McGurk N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of mansard roof. The proposal to match 109 Sebert Road, E7 0NL
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- E7 0LQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed mansard roof would harm the character and appearance of the area by appearing as a visually discordant and incongruous feature that would obscure the attractive original butterfly roof form and disrupt the uniform appearance of Latimer Road.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan (2021) Policy D1London Plan (2021) Policy D3London Plan (2021) Policy D4Newham Local Plan (2018) Policy SP1Newham Local Plan (2018) Policy SP3Newham Local Plan (2018) Policy H1
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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