®Planning appeal decision
121-123, Plaistow High Street, London, E13 9HH
Planning appeal 3310736 at 121-123, Plaistow High Street, London, E13 9HH (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 15 June 2023 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the area, with due regard to Listed Buildings.
retrospective planning application for a loft conversion with rear dormer extension including 4no. windows to the front roofslope being used as a three bedroom flat (This application is within the setting of two Grade II Listed Buildings - Coach and Horses public house & Passmore Edwards library)
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- E13 9HH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the area, with due regard to Listed Buildings
- The living conditions of future residents with regards to light and ventilation
- Sustainable transport, including car and cycle parking
- Waste storage
- Sustainable development, with due regard to biodiversity
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the host building and area caused by the obtrusive and incongruous design of the rear dormer extension, combined with unresolved issues regarding living conditions, sustainable transport and waste storage, outweighed the limited benefits of providing additional housing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy SP1 of the Newham Local Plan 2018Policy SP3 of the Newham Local Plan 2018Policy SP5 of the Newham Local Plan 2018Policy T1 of the London PlanPolicy T5 of the London PlanPolicy INF2 of the Local PlanPolicy SP2 of the Local PlanPolicy INF3 of the Local PlanPolicy SI8 of the London PlanPolicy G1 of the London PlanPolicy G5 of the London PlanPolicy G6 of the London PlanPolicy SC1 of the Local PlanPolicy SC2 of the Local PlanPolicy SC3 of the Local PlanPolicy SC4 of the Local PlanPolicy SC5 of the Local Plan
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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