6 Epsom Road, Leyton, London, E10 6ES

construction of new 2 bedroom terraced home

Authority: Waltham Forest London Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Pattison B

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on protected trees surrounding the site
whether the future occupiers of the proposal would have acceptable living conditions with particular reference to the adequacy of outdoor amenity space
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and whether the principle of development is acceptable

What decided it

The proposal failed to demonstrate that it would not harm the health of protected trees and would not provide the minimum required external amenity space for acceptable living conditions, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh these harms.

Framework references: 135

Plan policies cited: Policy 80, Policy 56, Policy D6, Policy 53, Policy 57, Policy 15

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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