Planning appeal decision
491 Katherine Road, Forest Gate, Newham, London, E7 8DR
Planning appeal 3326803 at 491 Katherine Road, Forest Gate, Newham, London, E7 8DR (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 29 February 2024 by Inspector Jones H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
Retrospective application to retain existing shopfront, canopy and decking and rear roller shutter
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jones H
- Postcode
- E7 8DR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host property and the area
What decided it
The shopfront extension and roller shutter, by their scale, design, materials and siting, cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area that cannot be outweighed by the business benefits claimed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan 2021 Policy D3London Plan 2021 Policy D4Newham Local Plan 2018 Policy S6Newham Local Plan 2018 Policy SP1Newham Local Plan 2018 Policy SP3Newham Local Plan 2018 Policy SP7Newham Local Plan 2018 Policy SP8
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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