Planning appeal decision
72 The Charter Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9RE
Planning appeal 3276069 at 72 The Charter Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9RE (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 November 2021 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring properties.
the erection of a rear lower ground extension and alteration to patio area including formation of external staircase, alterations to the materials of existing windows on front elevation and materials of existing windows and door on rear elevation
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- IG8 9RE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring properties
What decided it
The material increase in overlooking of the neighbouring property's rear garden and associated unacceptable loss of privacy that would not be adequately mitigated by the proposed means of enclosure.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM4Policy DM32Policy CS15
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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