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Quashed On Legal Grounds22 October 20253331242

8 Mathews Park Avenue, London, E15 4AE

Planning appeal 3331242 at 8 Mathews Park Avenue, London, E15 4AE (London Borough of Newham) was decided (quashed on legal grounds) on 22 October 2025 by Inspector Ghafoor A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the roof extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.

Erection of a roof extension (L-shaped rear dormer window extending the full width of the dwelling's main roof and outrigger)

Authority
London Borough of Newham
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Ghafoor A
Postcode
E15 4AE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the roof extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area

What decided it

The imposition of a suitably worded retrospective condition requiring submission and implementation of an approved matching material scheme, with enforcement sanctions, rendered the development acceptable in planning terms and allowed the appeal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan Policy D1London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy D8Newham Local Plan Policy S6Newham Local Plan Policy SP1Newham Local Plan Policy SP2Newham Local Plan Policy SP3Newham Local Plan Policy SP8

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