Planning appeal decision
291 Harrow Road , London , E11 3QA
Planning appeal 3354816 at 291 Harrow Road , London , E11 3QA (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 April 2025 by Inspector Phillips A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the local area and site from the 1st floor side extension.
erection of 1st floor side extension and rear extension above footprint of existing house
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Phillips A
- Postcode
- E11 3QA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the local area and site from the 1st floor side extension
- The effect of the proposed extension on the living conditions of the occupants of 330 and 332 Cann Hall Road from the proposed the 1st floor side extension, with particular reference to outlook
What decided it
The 1st floor side extension's siting, scale and roof design would harm the character and appearance of the local area in conflict with Policy 53 of the Local Plan, and this harm could not be outweighed by the limited benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 53Policy 57Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document 2010
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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