Planning appeal decision
16 Worcester Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NW
Planning appeal 3342094 at 16 Worcester Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NW (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 11 September 2024 by Inspector Clark L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
‘change of roof from hipped to gabled with two skylights’
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clark L
- Postcode
- IG1 3NW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed gable end would not be subordinate and would create an unacceptable and inconsistent foil to other dwellings on Worcester Gardens, causing harm to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP26Policy LP30Redbridge Housing Design Supplementary Planning Document 2019
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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