®Planning appeal decision
115a-117a Belgrave Road, Ilford, IG1 3LG, Ilford, London Borough of Redbridge., IG1 3LG
Planning appeal 3359323 at 115a-117a Belgrave Road, Ilford, IG1 3LG, Ilford, London Borough of Redbridge., IG1 3LG (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 23 June 2025 by Inspector Knight A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
installation of a rear access door and railing. Remove chimneys. Blocked roof extensions above rear out-rigger. Loft conversion with rear dormers and four front roof lights to contain one self contained flat (one x 1-bedroom). Installation of an external staircase to loft. Alterations to external finishes
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Knight A
- Postcode
- IG1 3LG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether adequate living conditions would be provided for occupiers of the proposed development
- Whether the proposed development would make appropriate provision for cycle parking and refuse storage
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance, combined with inadequate living conditions for future occupiers and absence of reasonably required cycle parking and refuse storage facilities, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the housing supply and economic benefits of the scheme.
The benefits of housing delivery and economic gains were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the harm to character and appearance, inadequate living conditions for future occupiers, and absence of reasonably required facilities.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021)Policy T5 of the London Plan (2021)Policy LP26 of the Redbridge Local Plan (2018)Policy LP29 of the Redbridge Local Plan (2018)Policy LP23 of the Redbridge Local Plan (2018)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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