Planning appeal decision
166 Westward Road, London, E4 8QQ
Planning appeal 3312771 at 166 Westward Road, London, E4 8QQ (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 September 2023 by Inspector Jones H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing bungalow and construction of 3 houses
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jones H
- Postcode
- E4 8QQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
- Whether appropriate provision would be made for cycle parking
- Whether planning obligations are necessary to make the proposed development acceptable and, if so, whether any necessary agreements have been entered into
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the proposed houses' failure to reflect the design of the adjacent properties, combined with inadequate cycle parking provision, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest housing supply benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS2CS15DM29DM14DM16DM36D4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 39Paragraph 57
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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