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Dismissed4 July 20253351525

728-730 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8AL

Planning appeal 3351525 at 728-730 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8AL (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 4 July 2025 by Inspector Dade E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Woodford Bridge Conservation Area, with particular regard to the significance of non-designated heritage asset, nos 728-730 Chigwell Road, and protected trees.

replacement mixed use building

Authority
London Borough of Redbridge
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Dade E
Postcode
IG8 8AL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Woodford Bridge Conservation Area, with particular regard to the significance of non-designated heritage asset, nos 728-730 Chigwell Road, and protected trees
  • Whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupants with particular regard to site layout

What decided it

The harm to the significance of the Woodford Bridge Conservation Area through demolition of a locally listed building, which carries great weight and cannot be outweighed by the modest public benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP33Policy LP26Policy LP38Policy LP23Policy HC1Policy G8Policy D3Policy T5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215

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