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Allowed1 February 20243332462

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

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

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.

Framework references: 12

Plan policies cited: Policy S6, Policy SP1, Policy SP3, Policy SP8, Policy H1, Policy D3, Policy D1, Policy D4

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