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Notice upheld26 September 20253323237

79 Sutton Court Road, London, E13 9NN

Planning appeal 3323237 at 79 Sutton Court Road, London, E13 9NN (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 26 September 2025 by Inspector Hawkins S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the dormer roof extension on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area.

the erection of a roof extension

Authority
London Borough of Newham
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Hawkins S
Postcode
E13 9NN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the dormer roof extension on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area
  • The consequences of refusing planning permission and upholding the enforcement notice for the appellant and their family

What decided it

The dormer causes unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area in conflict with the Development Plan, with no material considerations indicating the decision should be made otherwise.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP1Policy SP3Policy S6Policy H1Policy SP8London Plan Policy D1London Plan Policy D4

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