Planning appeal decision
53A Stainforth Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9RB
Planning appeal 3289192 at 53A Stainforth Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9RB (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was allowed on 26 October 2022 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area.
planning approval is requested for the proposal for a new roof terrace garden situated on the rear outrigger of the property on the second floor
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Moulton E
- Postcode
- E17 9RB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties in respect of outlook, privacy, noise and disturbance
What decided it
The retention of the original roof shape and architectural integrity of the building, combined with the obscure glazed privacy screens protecting neighbouring occupiers' living conditions, meant the proposal would not adversely affect character, appearance or neighbour amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS15Policy DM29Policy DM32Policy DM23
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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