56 Milton Road, London, E17 4SR

Planning appeal 3299694 at 56 Milton Road, London, E17 4SR (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 November 2022 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extensions to the rear upon the living conditions at 54 Milton Road with particular regard to visual impact and light.

Construction of single storey rear/side infill extension and first floor rear extension. Enlargement of existing ground floor rear projection window opening to facilitate the installation of bifold doors and alterations to the existing roof, formation of an opening at first floor rear elevation to facilitate the installation of an aluminium window. Removal of existing windows at principal elevation and construction of a bay frontage with installation of aluminium windows

Authority: Waltham Forest London Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Allan J
Postcode: E17 4SR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed extensions to the rear upon the living conditions at 54 Milton Road with particular regard to visual impact and light

What decided it

The single-storey side extension would impose itself as a dominant and overbearing presence in the outlook from the neighbouring property's rear-facing window, conflicting with development plan policies protecting residential amenities.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM32Policy DM4Policy DM29Policy CS2Policy CS13Policy CS15
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 2

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