Thomas Lodge, 3 West Avenue, London, E17 9PU

Planning appeal 3296977 at Thomas Lodge, 3 West Avenue, London, E17 9PU (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 December 2022 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 20, Class A of the GPDO, with particular regard to whether the requirements of paragraph A.1(e) would be met.

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Authority: Waltham Forest London Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Cowley R
Postcode: E17 9PU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would be permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 20, Class A of the GPDO, with particular regard to whether the requirements of paragraph A.1(e) would be met
If the proposal is permitted development, whether prior approval should be granted, having particular regard to the effects of the development on the external appearance of the building

What decided it

The proposal would unduly harm the external appearance of the building and its relationship with the character and appearance of the surrounding area, contrary to NPPF paragraphs 119, 120, 126, 130 and 134.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 119Paragraph 120Paragraph 126Paragraph 130Paragraph 134

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