Planning appeal decision
101 Burges Road, East Ham, London, E6 2BJ
Planning appeal 3296451 at 101 Burges Road, East Ham, London, E6 2BJ (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 9 January 2023 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area.
proposed external shop front with new glazing and roller shutter system with frame to create a permanent structure for the sale of fruit & veg
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
- Inspector
- Wallace J
- Postcode
- E6 2BJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed structure would have an unacceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area by introducing a prominent and uncharacteristic feature that would harm local distinctiveness, contrary to development plan policies and NPPF guidance on visually attractive development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- NLP Policy S6NLP Policy SP2NLP Policy SP1NLP Policy SP3London Plan Policy D1London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy D8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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