Planning appeal decision
301 The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3PN
Planning appeal 3274964 at 301 The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3PN (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 12 October 2021 by Inspector Colebourne S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area.
a ‘single storey rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Colebourne S
- Postcode
- IG1 3PN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 299 The Drive with regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed extension's depth of 5.7m significantly exceeds the SPD requirement and would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the dwelling and area by appearing disproportionate and reducing the openness of the corner plot.
The lack of harm to neighbouring outlook was outweighed by the significant and overriding harm to character and appearance, with no material considerations to justify the departure from the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP26LP30
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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