Planning appeal decision
15 Helena Road, London, E17 7PY
Planning appeal 3312600 at 15 Helena Road, London, E17 7PY (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was allowed on 1 June 2023 by Inspector Leigh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
to demolish existing single storey rear and side extensions and erect new double storey side extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Leigh C
- Postcode
- E17 7PY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The living conditions of adjoining occupants with particular reference to light and outlook
What decided it
The mixed character of the surrounding area, with distinct variations in building form and materials at different points along the terrace, meant the proposed extension would comfortably fit within the local context despite departing from the Council's supplementary guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS15Policy DM4Policy DM29Policy DM32
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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