Planning appeal decision
2 Rochester Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3LZ
Planning appeal 3280145 at 2 Rochester Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3LZ (London Borough of Redbridge) was allowed on 21 January 2022 by Inspector Symons G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed outbuildings would have planning permission by virtue of Schedule 2, Part 1, Class E of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (GPDO).
single storey outbuildings in the rear garden
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Symons G
- Postcode
- IG1 3LZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed outbuildings would have planning permission by virtue of Schedule 2, Part 1, Class E of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (GPDO)
What decided it
The proposed outbuildings would be freestanding structures with 50mm gaps from the existing building, each below the 2.5m height limitation specified in Schedule 2, Part 1, Class E of the GPDO, and therefore constitute permitted development.
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