356- 358 Barking Road, Plaistow, London, E13 8HL

Planning appeal 3278293 at 356- 358 Barking Road, Plaistow, London, E13 8HL (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 19 May 2022 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development proposed would provide an appropriate mix and balance of housing.

two storey rear and side extensions, roof extension, remodelling of 3 No. existing flats, 5 No. new self-contained flats and internal alterations to existing ground floor retail units; associated bicycle and bins storage

Authority: London Borough of Newham
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other Major Developments
Inspector: Ollerenshaw M
Postcode: E13 8HL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development proposed would provide an appropriate mix and balance of housing
The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
Whether the proposal would provide for a satisfactory standard of accommodation for future occupiers, with particular regard to internal space, external amenity space and privacy

What decided it

The proposal would not provide an appropriate mix and balance of housing that responds to the Borough's housing needs, with an excessive proportion of one-bedroom studios and insufficient larger units.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H1Policy S1Policy H10Policy SP1Policy SP3Policy SP7Policy SP8Policy D1Policy D3Policy D4Policy D8Policy D6Policy S4Policy S5Policy SP2

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