®Planning appeal decision
108 - 118 Wellington Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9BP
Planning appeal 3289782 at 108 - 118 Wellington Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9BP (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 10 August 2022 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be given having regard to the resulting external appearance of the building.
the erection of two additional storeys at roof level to provide eight new self-contained apartments (Use Class C3)
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- E7 9BP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether prior approval should be given having regard to the resulting external appearance of the building
- The impact of the proposed development on the amenity of neighbouring premises with regard to overlooking, privacy and outlook
What decided it
The proposed development would cause significant harm to the external appearance of the building by appearing hugely dominant and discordant with the established rhythm and consistency of building heights in the predominantly two-storey street.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 126Paragraph 130
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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