®Planning appeal decision
72 Pitchford Street, Stratford, London, E15 4RX
Planning appeal 3365483 at 72 Pitchford Street, Stratford, London, E15 4RX (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 13 August 2025 by Inspector Carpenter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing building and surrounding area.
construction of rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer extension with Juliet balcony, roof lights to front elevation to facilitate first-floor duplex flat, internal reconfiguration and all associated works
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Carpenter C
- Postcode
- E15 4RX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing building and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the existing building and surrounding area through the cumulative effect of the extensions, which would undermine the building's pivotal corner role and erode cohesion in the neighbourhood, contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy SP1 of the Newham Local Plan 2018Policy SP3 of the Newham Local Plan 2018
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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