®Planning appeal decision
13 Hoe Street, London, E17 4SD
Planning appeal 3364639 at 13 Hoe Street, London, E17 4SD (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 August 2025 by Inspector Lo S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the materials condition remains necessary, with regard to the character and appearance of the proposed development, and suitability of the materials used for both the brickwork and the roof.
the demolition of existing building and construction of a four storey building with refuse storage at ground floor level, to provide commercial use at ground floor and nine residential units at upper floors (3 x 1 bedroom, 4 x 2 bedroom, and 2 x 3 bedroom flats), without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 191031, dated 29 September 2020
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Lo S
- Postcode
- E17 4SD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the materials condition remains necessary, with regard to the character and appearance of the proposed development, and suitability of the materials used for both the brickwork and the roof
What decided it
The unexplained use of different darker bricks on the lower courses, creating a stark visual contrast not shown in approved plans and lacking justification, materially diminished the development's quality and ability to fit harmoniously with its surroundings, contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS12CS15DM28DM29Policy 53Policy 57
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 140
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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