Planning appeal decision
251 Lonsdale Avenue, London, E6 3QA
Planning appeal 3282926 at 251 Lonsdale Avenue, London, E6 3QA (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 8 March 2022 by Inspector Sabu R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
construction of a single storey rear and first floor side extension for the ground floor flat and first floor flat
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Sabu R
- Postcode
- E6 3QA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed extensions would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the area through excessive massing and loss of spaciousness, conflicting with development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP1Policy SP3Policy H1Policy S6Policy SP2Policy D1Policy D3Policy D4Policy D8
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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