Planning appeal decision
40, Gyllyngdune Gardens, Seven Kings, Ilford,, IG3 9HJ
Planning appeal 3367397 at 40, Gyllyngdune Gardens, Seven Kings, Ilford,, IG3 9HJ (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 8 September 2025 by Inspector Conteh A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of The Bungalow Estate Conservation Area (BECA).
Front porch. Replace all windows. Reduction of front porch size and retention of windows. (Part Retrospective)
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Conteh A
- Postcode
- IG3 9HJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of The Bungalow Estate Conservation Area (BECA).
What decided it
The proposed porch and current windows would together harm the character and appearance of the conservation area by introducing contemporary and urban elements that conflict with the traditional Arts and Crafts-inspired architectural language and homogeneous character of the Bungalow Estate Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP26Policy LP33Policy HC1
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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