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Dismissed17 July 20243331874

Thomas Lodge, 3 West Avenue, Walthamstow, E17 9PU

Planning appeal 3331874 at Thomas Lodge, 3 West Avenue, Walthamstow, E17 9PU (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 July 2024 by Inspector Francis L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the external appearance of the building.

prior approval for new roof with dormers and skylights to house 2 new 3-bedroom self-contained flats

Authority
Waltham Forest London Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Francis L
Postcode
E17 9PU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the external appearance of the building
  • whether the standard of accommodation proposed is in line with the nationally described space standards with regard to achieving an appropriate floor to ceiling height

What decided it

The proposed roof with dormers and extended stair core would visually dominate the building and cause it to appear out of scale with the surrounding two-storey residential character, thereby harming the external appearance of the building contrary to NPPF design and character policies.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 131Paragraph 135Paragraph 139

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