Planning appeal decision
157 Stewart Road, Stratford, E15 2BD
Planning appeal 3347636 at 157 Stewart Road, Stratford, E15 2BD (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 December 2024 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be given having particular regard to the resulting external appearance of the dwellinghouse.
the construction of a new second floor level with a pitched roof to match that of the existing house
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- E15 2BD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether prior approval should be given having particular regard to the resulting external appearance of the dwellinghouse
- Whether required information has been submitted
- Whether the development complies with the limitations of the Order
What decided it
The proposed development would cause significant harm to the external appearance of the dwellinghouse by visually disrupting the uniform character and consistency of the existing terrace.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 131Paragraph 135
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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