Ebi Lodge 257-265 Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 6HD

erection of additional floor to provide 3 residential units

Authority: Waltham Forest London Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Chalk M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
Whether the development would provide an appropriate mix of units
Whether it would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers regarding outlook, natural light and internal and external space
The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers regarding the effect on privacy, the scale of the proposed development and natural light
Whether it would provide safe and convenient access for all persons
Whether it would support sustainable transport measures
Whether it would provide suitable arrangements for the collection of waste

What decided it

The cumulative harm to character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, future occupier living conditions, and lack of inclusive access outweighed the benefits of providing additional housing.

Plan policies cited: Policy CS15, Policy CS2, Policy CS13, Policy DM4, Policy DM5, Policy DM29, Policy DM30, Policy DM32, Policy DM14, Policy DM16, Policy CS6, Policy H10, Policy D6

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