46A Cromwell Road, Walthamstow, LONDON, E17 9JN

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

Authority: Waltham Forest London Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Savage K

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.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: CS13, CS15, DM4, DM23, DM29, DM32

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