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Notice varied and upheld21 January 20253317928

4 Bath Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8QQ

Planning appeal 3317928 at 4 Bath Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8QQ (London Borough of Newham) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 21 January 2025 by Inspector Merrett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings.

Without planning permission the erection of a rear extension

Authority
London Borough of Newham
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Merrett R
Postcode
E7 8QQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings
  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, having particular regard to outlook from the rear of No 5 Bath Road

What decided it

The extension resulted in demonstrable harm to both the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the living conditions of neighbouring residents through overbearing impact, which could not be justified by planning permission.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H1Policy SP1Policy SP2Policy SP3Policy SP8Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021

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