Planning appeal decision
48 Aldersbrook Road, Wanstead, London, E12 5DY
Planning appeal 3308332 at 48 Aldersbrook Road, Wanstead, London, E12 5DY (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 7 June 2023 by Inspector Ellison H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Aldersbrook and Lake House Conservation Area.
the demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of new 3 bedroom 5 person house
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Ellison H
- Postcode
- E12 5DY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Aldersbrook and Lake House Conservation Area
- the living conditions of occupiers at 50 Aldersbrook Road, with particular regard to outlook
- the Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation (the SAC)
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the Aldersbrook and Lake House Conservation Area, when weighed against the limited public benefits of the proposal, could not be justified under paragraph 202 of the Framework, and heritage asset protection policies provided a clear reason for refusal under paragraph 11(d).
The limited benefits of one additional residential unit and small-scale economic benefits were outweighed by the great weight afforded to the conservation of the heritage asset, such that the harm to the conservation area could not be justified.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP26LP30LP33
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
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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