Planning appeal decision
1 Couchmore Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0PL
Planning appeal 3274596 at 1 Couchmore Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0PL (London Borough of Redbridge) was allowed on 21 September 2021 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the dwelling and its surroundings.
described on the application form as “Proposed side first floor extension and loft conversion with rear dormer
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- IG5 0PL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the dwelling and its surroundings
What decided it
The proposed development would not result in harm to character and appearance, would exhibit high-quality design, and would improve the visual integration of the existing flat-roofed extension with the host building and the street scene.
The benefits of providing additional living accommodation and improving the character and appearance of the dwelling and locality outweighed any concerns about minor departures from SPD guidelines, with privacy concerns adequately addressed by condition.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP26Policy LP30
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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