Planning appeal decision
161 Normanshire Drive, Chingford, E4 9HB
Planning appeal 3287163 at 161 Normanshire Drive, Chingford, E4 9HB (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 September 2022 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers with regards to outlook, light levels and whether or not it would have an overbearing effect.
Single-storey rear extension. An additional 6m from the existing rear wall. The new extension will have same use such as kitchen, dini ng room and living space. The height of the proposed extension will be 3m
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Scott A
- Postcode
- E4 9HB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers with regards to outlook, light levels and whether or not it would have an overbearing effect
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at No. 159 through an overbearing effect and detrimental reduction in light levels.
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