®Planning appeal decision
135-141 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4PU
Planning appeal 3317413 at 135-141 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4PU (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 23 August 2023 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the appeal property.
removal of existing external rear staircase with single storey rear structures, construction of two storey rear extension, formation of rooms within roof space, internal alterations including alterations to existing hip end roof to create 8no. self contained residential flat units with associated refuse, recycling and cycle storage area
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Harrison F
- Postcode
- IG1 4PU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the appeal property
- the living conditions of the occupiers of 143 Cranbrook Road, with regard to outlook
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the traditional terraced streetscene and the overbearing effect on neighbouring outlook significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of delivering eight new homes in a location with a shortfall in housing supply.
The benefits of housing delivery and remedying the shortfall in housing supply were outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy LP26 of the Redbridge Local Plan (2018)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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