®Planning appeal decision
7 Orchard Street, London, E17 6LE
Planning appeal 3354549 at 7 Orchard Street, London, E17 6LE (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was allowed on 6 March 2025 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of single storey side extension, and construction of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and first floor rear extension. Alteration to first floor rear elevation including installation of two new windows and one roof light at rear roof slope, alteration to front elevation fenestration including demolition of front porch, relocation of ground floor front elevation front door and installation of new window, installation of window at first floor front elevation and three roof lights to front roof slope
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Savage K
- Postcode
- E17 6LE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The subservient design of the extensions, particularly the recessed first floor elements and appropriate massing, would preserve the character and appearance of the area in accordance with Policy 53 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan Part 1 (2024).
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 53 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan Part 1 (2024)
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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