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Dismissed15 October 20253366690

12 Helena Road, Walthamstow, E17 7PY

Planning appeal 3366690 at 12 Helena Road, Walthamstow, E17 7PY (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 October 2025 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

Demolition of existing garage and subdivision of site to facilitate construction of one two storey dwellinghouse (1x1-bed) (Use Class C3)

Authority
Waltham Forest London Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Unwin N
Postcode
E17 7PY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of 12 Helena Road with specific regard to outlook and external living space, 10 Helena Road and 14 Helena Road with specific regard to outlook, and future occupiers with specific regard to internal living space
  • whether the proposal would adequately promote sustainable modes of transport

What decided it

The proposal would have unacceptable effects on character and appearance, living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, and sustainable transport, conflicting with Policies 5, 19, 53, 56, 57 and 66 of the Local Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 5Policy 19Policy 53Policy 56Policy 57Policy 66Policy D6 of the London Plan

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