®Planning appeal decision
692-694 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, Redbridge, London, IG8 8AL
Planning appeal 3340731 at 692-694 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, Redbridge, London, IG8 8AL (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 10 December 2024 by Inspector Baxter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the alterations preserve or enhance the setting, character and appearance of the Woodford Bridge Conservation Area and nearby listed buildings.
part retrospective lowering of as built parapet wall on western side with the reduction of height of the as built side extension to match the original level of the parapet wall of the western side. In addition to this a proposal to change the plastic cladding to brick on the newly built side extension. retention of marble cladding. retention of side extension to form kitchen area of 61m2 on ground floor”
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Baxter C
- Postcode
- IG8 8AL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the alterations preserve or enhance the setting, character and appearance of the Woodford Bridge Conservation Area and nearby listed buildings
- The effect of the alterations on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties in respect of noise
What decided it
The alterations cause less than substantial harm to designated heritage assets which is not outweighed by unsubstantiated claims of public benefit, and therefore conflict with development plan policies and the Framework's requirement to conserve and enhance the historic environment.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP26LP33D3HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 208
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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