Planning appeal decision
22-24, Coventry Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4QR
Planning appeal 3312474 at 22-24, Coventry Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4QR (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 26 June 2023 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the ”proposed demolition of the existing detached single storey structure and redevelopment of site to provide hotel annexe accommodation in connection with existing adjacent hotel
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- IG1 4QR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to character and appearance combined with unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions outweighed the modest economic benefits of additional hotel accommodation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP26Policy D3Policy E10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 130
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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