142 Ilford Lane, ILFORD, Essex, IG1 2LG

demolition of existing two storey rear back addition and two storey rear detached structure, construction of four storey rear extension to existing main building including change of use of premises to hotel use. The proposal would provide 22 bedrooms with en suites, including two wheelchair accessible rooms, reception area and breakfast/coffee lounge at ground floor level with main entrance off Ilford Lane

Authority: London Borough of Redbridge
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Jones M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The unacceptable effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, which would conflict with the development plan and could not be outweighed by the benefits of hotel provision.

The harm to character and appearance brings the scheme into conflict with the development plan when read as a whole, and there are no other considerations, including the Framework and the benefits of hotel provision, which outweigh this conflict.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy LP26 of the Redbridge Local Plan 2015-2030, Policy D3 of the London Plan

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