37 Morris Road, London, E15 2BQ

Planning appeal 3285233 at 37 Morris Road, London, E15 2BQ (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 8 August 2022 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not there is justification for the loss of a B8 warehousing unit.

Conversion and external alterations to provide three (3x) self-contained flats and removal of part of building to create outdoor rear amenity area

Authority: Waltham Forest London Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Scott A
Postcode: E15 2BQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not there is justification for the loss of a B8 warehousing unit
The impact of the proposal on the living conditions of future residents with regards to outlook, light levels and internal ceiling heights
Whether or not the proposal would prejudice future residential development coming forward as a result of overlooking and loss of privacy
The impact of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area
Whether or not a legal agreement is required to prevent future occupants from acquiring parking permits
Whether or not there would be adequate cycle parking and refuse facilities

What decided it

The unjustified loss of employment land combined with significant harm to the living conditions of future residents and the character and appearance of the local area outweighed any benefits of the development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS8Policy DM20Policy CS13Policy CS15Policy DM7Policy DM23Policy DM32Policy DM29Policy CS7Policy DM16Policy DM14Policy CS6Policy T5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 56

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