Planning appeal decision
20 Kirkland Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, IG5 0TQ
Planning appeal 3327977 at 20 Kirkland Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, IG5 0TQ (London Borough of Redbridge) was allowed on 8 February 2024 by Inspector Benson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
first floor part rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Benson E
- Postcode
- IG5 0TQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The neighbouring full-width extension at No 18 Kirkland Avenue, whilst not setting a precedent, forms part of the immediate visual context and the proposed development would better unify the appearance of the rear elevation of the semi-detached pair.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP26Policy LP30
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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