Planning appeal decision
210 and 208 Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2LW
Planning appeal 3318648 at 210 and 208 Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2LW (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 13 February 2024 by Inspector Williams K, 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.
Erection of an additional fifth floor (sixth storey overall) to provide one one-bedroom self-contained flat unit
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Williams K
- Postcode
- IG1 2LW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposed development provides appropriate mitigation for the effect upon Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation (the SAC)
What decided it
The failure to secure adequate mitigation for effects on Epping Forest SAC through a formal planning obligation, combined with the significant harm to character and appearance that would outweigh the benefits of the proposal.
The moderate benefits of providing one additional one-bedroom unit and economic benefits during construction and occupation were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the harm to character and appearance of the area, and the failure to secure mitigation for the SAC.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP26Policy LP39Policy LP33Policy D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 187
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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