Planning appeal decision
1 Leyswood Drive, Ilford, IG2 7JE
Planning appeal 3334830 at 1 Leyswood Drive, Ilford, IG2 7JE (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 7 March 2024 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed single storey rear extension on the living conditions of occupiers of 3 Leyswood Drive with respect to outlook and enclosure.
a single storey 6m rear end to end and part double storey rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Down K
- Postcode
- IG2 7JE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed single storey rear extension on the living conditions of occupiers of 3 Leyswood Drive with respect to outlook and enclosure
What decided it
The proposed single storey rear extension would create a materially detrimental effect on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers through overbearing enclosure and loss of outlook, conflicting with development plan policies and NPPF guidance on amenity standards.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP26Policy LP30
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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