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Notice varied and upheld3 September 20263363772

158 Major Road, Stratford, London, E15 1DY

Planning appeal 3363772 at 158 Major Road, Stratford, London, E15 1DY (London Borough of Newham) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 3 September 2026 by Inspector Lo S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the operational development of the rear extension on the character and appearance of the area.

Authority
London Borough of Newham
Appeal type
Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Lo S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the operational development of the rear extension on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the operational development of the rear extension on biodiversity

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the area and to biodiversity arising from the rear extension was found to be substantially outweighed any benefits under Policy S4 of the Framework, compounded by the intentional nature of the unauthorised development.

the benefits of retaining the rear extension would be substantially outweighed by the adverse effects on character and appearance and on biodiversity, such that the development conflicts with Policy S4 of the Framework

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP3Policy SP8Policy D3Policy D8Policy SC1Policy SC4
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy S4
Judgments
Ravensdale Ltd v SSCLG [2016] EWHC 2374 (Admin); Mahajan v SSTLR & Hounslow LBC [2002] JPL 928; Gabbitas v SSE & Newham BC [1985] JPL 630; Ioannou v SSCLG & Enfield LBC [2013] EWHC 3945 (Admin), [2014] EWCA Civ 1432

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