Planning appeal decision
91 Whitta Road, Manor Park, London , E12 5BX
Planning appeal 3336463 at 91 Whitta Road, Manor Park, London , E12 5BX (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 11 December 2024 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
redevelopment of 91 Whitta Road including proposed rear garden 1 bed 2 person dwelling, incorporation of 22/02957/VAR and amendments to first floor flat terrace
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- E12 5BX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
- The living conditions of future residents in respect of privacy, noise and disturbance, outlook and storage space
What decided it
The proposal would introduce unacceptable overdevelopment of a constrained site, causing significant harm to character and appearance and to living conditions of future residents and neighbouring occupants that outweighs the benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H1Policy SP1Policy SP3Policy SP8Policy GG1Policy GG4Policy H2Policy D3Policy D4Policy D1Policy D6Policy D14Policy S6Policy SP2
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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