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Dismissed20 February 20253347799

159 Crownfield Road, London, E15 2AS

Planning appeal 3347799 at 159 Crownfield Road, London, E15 2AS (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 February 2025 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 erection of an additional storey to create a studio flat. Removal of existing porch at ground floor level. Formation of new entrance door at ground floor level

Authority
Waltham Forest London Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Nilsson A
Postcode
E15 2AS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether prior approval should be given having particular regard to the resulting external appearance of the dwellinghouse
  • The transport and highways impacts
  • The effect on the integrity of the Epping Forest SAC

What decided it

The proposed development would cause significant harm to the external appearance of the building by disrupting the uniform two-storey scale and character of the terrace, contrary to paragraphs 131 and 135 of the NPPF.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 131Paragraph 135Paragraph 116

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