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Allowed1 February 20243332462

43 Latimer Road, Forest Gate, Newham, London , E7 0LQ

Planning appeal 3332462 at 43 Latimer Road, Forest Gate, Newham, London , E7 0LQ (London Borough of Newham) was allowed on 1 February 2024 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and that of the local area.

an open, first floor rear extension for use as a small roof terrace enclosed by balustrade with planters and obscured glass panels, including an access door within the first floor rear bedroom elevation

Authority
London Borough of Newham
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Callister V
Postcode
E7 0LQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and that of the local area
  • The living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers

What decided it

The roof terrace, when viewed as a subordinate addition within a context of varied extensions and with appropriate screening to prevent overlooking, would not result in significant harm to character, appearance or neighbouring living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S6Policy SP1Policy SP3Policy SP8Policy H1Policy D3Policy D1Policy D4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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