Wood Street Tyres, 190 Wood Street, Walthamstow, E17 3NA

addition of second and third floors to create two self- contained units 2x1 bed flats

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect on the character and appearance of the area and the host building
whether the proposal would result in satisfactory living conditions for any occupiers
whether the proposal would provide an appropriate mix of dwelling sizes
whether the proposal provides sufficient information in relating to cycle parking and waste disposal, and if so, whether adequate provision is made

What decided it

The proposal fails on multiple grounds: poor design harmful to character and appearance, inadequate living conditions for the top-floor flat due to insufficient floor area and ceiling height, inappropriate housing mix of only small units, and lack of cycle storage and waste disposal provision.

Framework references: 135, 48

Plan policies cited: Policy CS2, Policy CS15, Policy CS6, Policy CS13, Policy DM4, Policy DM29, Policy DM7, Policy DM5, Policy DM16, Policy DM23, Policy DM32, Policy DM28, Policy H6, Policy 56, Policy 58

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