41 Sunset Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 7LW

Planning appeal 3341891 at 41 Sunset Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 7LW (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 September 2024 by Inspector Livingstone C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the host property and character and appearance of the area.

sub-division of site at 41 Sunset Avenue and construction of a single storey dwelling house with roof accommodation (2- bedroom) (Use Class C3). Works include associated landscaping, provision of one car parking space and bin storage (TBC)

Authority: Waltham Forest London Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Livingstone C
Postcode: E4 7LW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the host property and character and appearance of the area
whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for future occupants with regard to internal floor space
whether the proposal would encourage sustainable modes of transport with particular regard to cycle storage provision
the effect of the proposal on the Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

What decided it

The proposal failed to meet minimum internal space standards, lacked adequate cycle storage provision, and had no secured legal agreement for the required SAC mitigation contribution, with these combined deficiencies outweighing the modest housing supply benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 8Policy 53Policy 56Policy 20Policy 61Appendix 1Policy 94Policy H1 of the London Plan 2021
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 57

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