Planning appeal decision
World Of Spice, 230 Hoe Street, London, E17 3AY
Planning appeal 3283693 at World Of Spice, 230 Hoe Street, London, E17 3AY (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 August 2022 by Inspector Grierson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
the retention of first floor extension, demolition of existing second floor extension and new second floor extension
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Grierson E
- Postcode
- E17 3AY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring dwelling to the north of the appeal site, with regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposed second floor extension would be overly dominant and out of keeping with the character of the terrace, and the landing area would result in unacceptable overlooking and loss of privacy to the neighbouring property to the north.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS15Policy DM4Policy DM29Policy DM32
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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