Planning appeal decision
31-32 Spearpoint Gardens, Aldborough Road North, IG2 7SX
Planning appeal 3343862 at 31-32 Spearpoint Gardens, Aldborough Road North, IG2 7SX (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 21 October 2024 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character of the area having particular regard to policies LP26 (Promoting High Quality Design) and LP7 (Back Gardens) of the Redbridge Local Plan 2015-2030.
detached rear outbuilding for use as a granny annexe for ancillary use to the main dwelling house and alteration to the existing outbuilding roof along with Garage Conversion.” S
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thomas M
- Postcode
- IG2 7SX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character of the area having particular regard to policies LP26 (Promoting High Quality Design) and LP7 (Back Gardens) of the Redbridge Local Plan 2015-2030
- The effect on the living conditions of immediate neighbours in relation to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposed outbuilding would provide separate sleeping and living accommodation in the rear garden, contrary to policy LP7 and causing unacceptable harm to character and neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP26LP7LP26(l)
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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