Planning appeal decision
46A Cromwell Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9JN
Planning appeal 3285338 at 46A Cromwell Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9JN (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 May 2022 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
construction of dormer roof extension to main rear roof (with external door) and raised party walls at roof level; extension above two storey outrigger to create roof terrace, together with installation of two rooflights to front roof
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Savage K
- Postcode
- E17 9JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect on neighbours' living conditions, with particular respect to privacy and noise
What decided it
The combination of the dormer's size, form, raised party walls, and position within the less-altered southern end of the terrace, together with the anomalous roof terrace, would significantly harm character and appearance and neighbours' privacy in conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS13CS15DM4DM23DM29DM32
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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