Planning appeal decision
52 Green Street, London, E7 8BZ
Planning appeal 3361639 at 52 Green Street, London, E7 8BZ (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 26 September 2025 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and area.
Without planning permission, the erection of a ground floor rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Satheesan R
- Postcode
- E7 8BZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and area
- the living conditions for the occupiers of the appeal site with regard to light and ventilation
What decided it
The poor quality design and finish of the extension, combined with its prominent corner position and the obstruction of the only windows serving three habitable rooms, caused unacceptable harm to character and appearance and living conditions that could not be overcome by remedial measures.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP1Policy SP3Policy SP7Policy H1Policy D1Policy D4Policy D3Policy D6Policy GG4
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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