Planning appeal decision
16 Stoneleigh Road, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0JB
Planning appeal 3332158 at 16 Stoneleigh Road, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0JB (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 24 April 2024 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
Erection of a new three bedroomed, three storey dwelling attached to the existing house with amenity space and parking for one car
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wallace J
- Postcode
- IG5 0JB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would appear as a crammed and incongruous addition to the street scene due to its narrow width and disproportionately large windows, causing adverse effects on character and appearance that would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of delivering a single dwelling.
The benefits of delivering an additional dwelling within an urban area with good access to services and associated economic benefits were given limited weight, but were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance, which the Framework requires development to enhance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Redbridge Local Plan (2018) Policy LP26London Plan 2021 Policy D4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 12
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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