Planning appeal decision
71 Masterman Road, London, E6 3NW
Planning appeal 3331717 at 71 Masterman Road, London, E6 3NW (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 23 February 2024 by Inspector Lock H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the street scene.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lock H
- Postcode
- E6 3NW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the street scene
- The living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular reference to privacy and disturbance
What decided it
The proposal would introduce a visually incongruous feature that would detract from the character and appearance of the property and street scene, and would create unacceptable overlooking and disturbance to neighbouring residents' living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D1Policy D4Policy D14Policy SP1Policy SP3Policy SP2Policy SP8Policy S6
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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