Planning appeal decision
770 Romford Road, Manor Park, London, E12 6BU
Planning appeal 3302751 at 770 Romford Road, Manor Park, London, E12 6BU (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 20 June 2023 by Inspector Forrett C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of existing timber front structure and erection of a slimline metal structure consisting of four slim poles supporting a thin canopy
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Forrett C
- Postcode
- E12 6BU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposal would undermine the vitality and viability of the local/town centre
What decided it
The excessive forward projection of the proposed structure from the main building frontage would result in harm to the character and appearance of the host property and streetscene that could not be justified.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D4Policy S6Policy SP1Policy SP3Policy SP8Policy SD6Policy SD7Policy J1
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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