®Planning appeal decision
35 Old Church Road, London, E4 6SJ
Planning appeal 3305411 at 35 Old Church Road, London, E4 6SJ (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 February 2023 by Inspector Teasdale N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide an accessibly safe and secure passage for future occupiers including refuse collection arrangements.
construction of a mansard roof extension, first floor rear extension, alterations to existing single storey rear extension, construction of an external staircase to rear and alterations to fenestration to facilitate provision of two residential units at first and second floor level with roof terrace (1x2 bed and 1xstudio) (Use Class C3) including change of use of first floor from offices (Use Class E). Provision of refuse/recycling storage to rear ground floor
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- E4 6SJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would provide an accessibly safe and secure passage for future occupiers including refuse collection arrangements
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed development would not provide an accessibly safe and secure passage for future occupiers including refuse collection arrangements, conflicting with development plan policies requiring safe and accessible design.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy T4 of the London PlanPolicy CS6 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan Core StrategyPolicy CS7 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan Core StrategyPolicy CS13 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan Core StrategyPolicy CS15 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan Core StrategyPolicy DM23 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan Development Management PoliciesPolicy DM24 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan Development Management PoliciesPolicy DM32 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan Development Management PoliciesPolicy D1 of the London PlanPolicy D4 of the London PlanPolicy CS16 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan Core StrategyPolicy DM29 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan Development Management PoliciesPolicy DM33 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan Development Management Policies
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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