Planning appeal decision
57 Monkhams Drive, Woodford Green, IG8 0LE
Planning appeal 3280192 at 57 Monkhams Drive, Woodford Green, IG8 0LE (London Borough of Redbridge) was allowed on 10 December 2021 by Inspector Westbrook J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Woodford Broadway Conservation Area in general, and the area around Monkhams Drive in particular.
the demolition of a side extension roof, the construction of a first-floor side and rear extension, and construction of a first-floor side dormer and rear loft dormer, together with roof and fenestration alterations
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Westbrook J
- Postcode
- IG8 0LE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Woodford Broadway Conservation Area in general, and the area around Monkhams Drive in particular
What decided it
The first-floor side extension, by virtue of its set-back position of 3 metres behind the front gable and subordinate design, would not harm the character or appearance of the conservation area and would preserve and possibly enhance it.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP26Policy LP30Policy LP33
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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