Planning appeal decision
140 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 4QR
Planning appeal 3274115 at 140 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 4QR (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was allowed on 29 November 2021 by Inspector Smith A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect upon the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area.
construction of a single storey rear extension to extend existing office
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Smith A
- Postcode
- E17 4QR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect upon the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extension's discreet rear siting, low-key visual presence, and compatibility with existing extensions meant it would not cause harm to the character and appearance of the host building or surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS15Policy CS2Policy DM25Policy DM29Policy DM34Policy DM35
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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