Planning appeal decision
5-7 Broad Oak, Woodford Green, IG8 0LH
Planning appeal 3290495 at 5-7 Broad Oak, Woodford Green, IG8 0LH (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 3 August 2022 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the streetscape, with due regard to the Woodford Broadway Conservation Area.
replacement of main roof with a steeper pitched roof to a pair of semi-detached houses, new dormer to rear face of each house, two front facing roof windows to each house, and formation of new bedroom with en suite in the roof space of each house
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- IG8 0LH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the streetscape, with due regard to the Woodford Broadway Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would introduce an incongruous element that disrupts the characteristic step-down of roof heights along the streetscape and fails to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Woodford Broadway Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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