®Planning appeal decision
1 Russets Close, London, E4 6UA
Planning appeal 3316220 at 1 Russets Close, London, E4 6UA (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 February 2024 by Inspector Kempton N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the street scene within Russets Close and when viewed from Larkshall Road and Hatch Lane.
the demolition of the existing two storey dwellinghouse (1x2-bed) (Use Class C3) and construction of a two storey building including dormer window to rear roof to provide two self- contained residential units (2x2-bed) (Use Class C3). Associated hard and soft landscaping, one parking space to front, bicycle storage and refuse and recycling storage facilities to rear
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Kempton N
- Postcode
- E4 6UA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the street scene within Russets Close and when viewed from Larkshall Road and Hatch Lane
- the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers of 2 Russets Close with particular regard to amenity and outlook
- the living conditions of future occupiers of flats 1 & 2 with particular regard to privacy and external amenity space
What decided it
The cumulative harm to the street scene, neighbouring amenity and future occupiers' living conditions, particularly the design's failure to respect local character and the impractical layout creating unacceptable privacy and amenity issues, outweighed the benefit of providing additional housing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS15DM29DM32DM7CS2DM23
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 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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