Planning appeal decision
10 Durham Road, London, E16 4NF
Planning appeal 3309052 at 10 Durham Road, London, E16 4NF (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 27 January 2023 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the area.
loft extension to existing mid-terrace house to provide additional accommodation (two double bedrooms and a bathroom)
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- E16 4NF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the area
- Effect of the proposal on the living conditions of residents of 8 Durham Road with regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The proposal would result in significant harm to both the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area, and to the living conditions of neighbouring residents through overbearing impact and loss of light, contrary to the development plan and Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 London Plan 2021Policy D4 London Plan 2021Policy S1 Newham Local Plan 2018Policy S4 Newham Local Plan 2018Policy SP1 Newham Local Plan 2018Policy SP3 Newham Local Plan 2018Policy SP8 Newham Local Plan 2018Policy SP2 Newham Local Plan 2018
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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