Planning appeal decision
47 Collinwood Gardens, Clayhall, Ilford, IG5 0AN
Planning appeal 3308252 at 47 Collinwood Gardens, Clayhall, Ilford, IG5 0AN (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 13 February 2023 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of a single-storey ground floor rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- IG5 0AN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The effects of the proposal upon the living conditions at 49 Collinwood Gardens with particular regard to visual impact and light
What decided it
The extension's depth of 6m and height of 3m would create a visually dominant and intrusive addition that would impose a significant and unacceptable sense of enclosure on the neighbouring property's outlook, contrary to the Council's design guidance and local plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP26Policy LP30
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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