®Planning appeal decision
210 Higham Hill Road, London, E17 5RQ
Planning appeal 3324077 at 210 Higham Hill Road, London, E17 5RQ (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 February 2024 by Inspector Francis L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the construction of a roof extension providing a first floor to existing residential unit including green living walls and PV Panels at roof level
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Francis L
- Postcode
- E17 5RQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of 2 Claremont Road with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The bulk and proximity of the proposed extension would infill a valued streetscape gap and significantly harm both the character and appearance of the area and the outlook of neighbouring occupiers, contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy CS15 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan – Core Strategy 2012Policy DM29 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan Development Management Policies 2013Policy D1 of the London PlanPolicy D4 of the London PlanPolicy CS13 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan – Core Strategy 2012Policy DM4 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan Development Management Policies 2013Policy DM32 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan Development Management Policies 2013
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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