17 Earlham Grove, London, E7 9AL

Planning appeal 3281540 at 17 Earlham Grove, London, E7 9AL (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 8 February 2022 by Inspector Ellis D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be granted for the external appearance of the dwellinghouse and for the impact on the amenity of any adjoining premises.

the construction of one additional storey immediately above the topmost storey of the dwellinghouse, which would extend the existing eaves height by 2.48m. This would result in the proposed eaves height being 7.80m and the maximum height being 10.4m

Authority: London Borough of Newham
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Ellis D
Postcode: E7 9AL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether prior approval should be granted for the external appearance of the dwellinghouse and for the impact on the amenity of any adjoining premises
Whether the proposal complies with the condition in paragraph AA.2.(3)(b) with regards to the submission of a report for the management of the construction of the development
Whether the proposal complies with paragraph AA.3.(2)(c)(ii) with regards to the showing of the dimensions of the proposed windows

What decided it

The addition of an extra storey would severely disrupt the harmony of the existing terrace and cause unacceptable harm to external appearance and neighbouring amenity through overshadowing and overbearing impact.

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