Planning appeal decision
19 Whitehall Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5JH
Planning appeal 3280833 at 19 Whitehall Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5JH (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 2 November 2021 by Inspector Walmsley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
proposed loft conversion with rear dormer. Raise height of roof. Three front rooflights. Alterations to fenestrations.
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Walmsley R
- Postcode
- IG9 5JH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The dormer would be unduly dominant in relation to the form and scale of the roof and would be an unsympathetic and harmful addition to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
The identified harm to character and appearance outweighed the appellant's need to accommodate office space within the existing property, with no material considerations outweighing the harm and development plan conflict.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP26Policy LP30Housing Design Supplementary Planning Document (2019)
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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