Planning appeal decision
2 Exeter Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3LA
Planning appeal 3281060 at 2 Exeter Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3LA (London Borough of Redbridge) was allowed on 22 December 2021 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Exeter Gardens street scene.
the conversion of the garage into a habitable room; alterations to the roof over the existing side extension; four front rooflights; alterations to fenestrations
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- IG1 3LA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Exeter Gardens street scene
What decided it
The appeal dwelling's position as the last in the row meant the roof extension would be read as a clear demarcation of the change in townscape character, and the existing strong architectural features were sufficient to offset concerns about the extended area's size.
The visual impact of the roof extension was weighed against its location at the end of the terrace and the offsetting effect of the dwelling's strong architectural features, tipping in favour of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP 26Policy LP 30
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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