843 Capital House, High Road Leytonstone, Leytonstone, E11 1HH

extension at third floor, to the rear, of existing building. To provide one additional residential unit

Authority: Waltham Forest London Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Livingstone C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of Flat 9 with regard to outlook
whether the development is supported by a suitable legal agreement

What decided it

The recessed design with generous set-backs and materials matching the host property ensured the extension would remain visually subordinate and not harm character and appearance, while the stepped-back volume would not dominate outlook from neighbouring Flat 9.

Framework references: 135, 56

Plan policies cited: Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021, Policy 53 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan Part 1 Shaping the Borough 2020-2035, Policy 57 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan Part 1 Shaping the Borough 2020-2035

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