Planning appeal decision
83 Claremont Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0QA
Planning appeal 3311496 at 83 Claremont Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0QA (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 25 March 2024 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the block paved driveway preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Woodgrange Estate Conservation Area.
without planning permission, the installation of a block paved driveway to the front of the property
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Unwin N
- Postcode
- E7 0QA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the block paved driveway preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Woodgrange Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The block paved driveway's intrusive and dominant form, particularly its wide U-shaped configuration adjoining the highway, caused less than substantial but unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area that could not be outweighed by any identified public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D3Policy D4Policy D8Policy HC1Policy S6Policy SP1Policy SP3Policy SP5Policy SC4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 2023
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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