®Planning appeal decision
19 Canterbury Road, Leyton, London, E10 6EE
Planning appeal 3307419 at 19 Canterbury Road, Leyton, London, E10 6EE (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 July 2023 by Inspector Rafferty 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 dwellinghouse and construction of two storey building and setback third storey roof extension including excavation of basement to create four self-contained flats comprising of 1 x 3, 1 x 2 and 2 x 1 bedroom units, and all associated works including cycle storage and refuse facilities
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- E10 6EE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of future occupiers
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers at No. 21 Canterbury Road
- whether the development would comply with the housing mix requirements of the Council
- whether the development would provide adequate refuse storage
What decided it
The proposal's adverse effect on character and appearance, combined with inadequate living conditions for future occupiers and non-compliance with housing mix requirements, could not be outweighed by the limited housing and environmental benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS15Policy CS13Policy DM29Policy DM32Policy DM5Policy DM7Policy DM23Policy DM30Policy D6
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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