®Planning appeal decision
291 Harrow Road, London, E11 3QA
Planning appeal 3364446 at 291 Harrow Road, London, E11 3QA (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was allowed on 7 August 2025 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed first-floor side extension upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider street scene.
the construction of rear and side extension at first floor level; alterations to the front elevation including replacement windows and door and the construction of two new bay windows; installation of one roof light to the front roof and retention of existing PV panels at the rear
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- E11 3QA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed first-floor side extension upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider street scene
- The effects of the proposed first-floor side extension upon the living conditions at Nos 330 and 332 Cann Hall Road, with particular regard to visual impact
What decided it
The key design changes, particularly the proportioned bay window at ground floor and the improved eaves line arrangement, transformed the extension from an unsuccessful addition to the individual dwelling into a form of development appropriately integrated with the already significantly altered terrace.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 53 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan Part 1Policy 57 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan Part 1Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document
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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