Planning appeal decision
161 Brookscroft Road, Waltham Forest, Walthamstow, E17 4JP
Planning appeal 3319950 at 161 Brookscroft Road, Waltham Forest, Walthamstow, E17 4JP (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 November 2023 by Inspector Wilson D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 161 Brookscroft Road with particular regard to outlook, daylight and sunlight.
the subdivision of the land at No.161 and construction of a two-storey (plus roof accommodation) self-contained dwelling house (1 x 3-bed) with a rear facing dormer. Works include, new front boundary wall, bin storage and associated landscaping
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wilson D
- Postcode
- E17 4JP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 161 Brookscroft Road with particular regard to outlook, daylight and sunlight
What decided it
The proposal would unacceptably harm the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjacent property through breach of the 45 degree rule and resulting loss of outlook, daylight and sunlight.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS2CS13CS15DM4DM29DM32DM36
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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