Planning appeal decision
Ebi Lodge 257-265 Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 6HD
Planning appeal 3293845 at Ebi Lodge 257-265 Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 6HD (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 December 2022 by Inspector Chalk M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of additional floor to provide 3 residential units
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Chalk M
- Postcode
- E17 6HD
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS15Policy CS2Policy CS13Policy DM4Policy DM5Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy DM32Policy DM14Policy DM16Policy CS6Policy H10Policy D6
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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