Planning appeal decision
841-843 Capital House, High Road Leytonstone, Leytonstone, E11 1HH
Planning appeal 3279369 at 841-843 Capital House, High Road Leytonstone, Leytonstone, E11 1HH (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 May 2022 by Inspector Poole S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposals on the character and appearance of the host building.
the construction of third floor rear extension with roof terrace to provide a 1 x 4-bedroom flat. Appeal B: APP/U5930/W/21/3286057 841-843 Capital House, High Road Leytonstone E11 1HH
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Poole S
- Postcode
- E11 1HH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposals on the character and appearance of the host building
- the effects of the proposals on the living conditions of the occupiers of the host building, with particular regard to outlook
- whether the proposals would prejudice future development at adjacent properties
- whether the proposals would provide adequate provision for refuse storage and collection
- in respect of Appeal B only, whether this proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to the quantity of internal space
What decided it
The unacceptable effects on the character and appearance of the host building and the severe constraint to outlook for existing occupiers were the decisive factors in dismissing both appeals.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS15Policy DM29Policy DM4Policy DM32Policy CS2Policy CS6Policy D6Policy CS13
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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