Planning appeal decision
Development Site South of 192 Portway, Stratford, London, E15 3QW
Planning appeal 3288832 at Development Site South of 192 Portway, Stratford, London, E15 3QW (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 18 August 2022 by Inspector White P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
Proposed new build 2 storey 3 bedroom semi-detached house
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- White P
- Postcode
- E15 3QW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to outlook, light, outdoor amenity space and internal space standards
What decided it
The harmful effects on character and appearance from the feature wall and likely loss of or damage to mature trees, combined with poor outlook and light for future occupiers, outweighed the benefits of providing a new family dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy GG4London Plan Policy D6Newham Local Plan Policy SP1Newham Local Plan Policy SP2Newham Local Plan Policy SP3Newham Local Plan Policy SP8Newham Local Plan Policy H1Newham Local Plan Policy S6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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