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Dismissed17 October 20243343808

331 Lea Bridge Road, London, E10 7LA

Planning appeal 3343808 at 331 Lea Bridge Road, London, E10 7LA (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 October 2024 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the host building and the character and appearance of the area.

construction of ground and first floor extension to facilitate the increased floor area of existing flats

Authority
Waltham Forest London Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Francis M
Postcode
E10 7LA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the host building and the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of the flats with regards to the provision of internal space and natural light and outlook for Studio Flats D and E
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of No 329 Lea Bridge Road with regards to outlook, daylight and sunlight
  • the effect of the proposal on the occupiers of the flats with regard to privacy and the provision of private amenity space (Appeal B only)

What decided it

The proposals would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area through overdevelopment and loss of garden space, combined with inadequate living conditions for future occupiers and potential harm to neighbouring amenity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
LP Policy 53LP Policy 56LP Policy 57London Plan Policy D1London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy D6London Plan Policy D12(A)

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