Planning appeal decision
56 Manor Road, Stratford, London, E15 3BJ
Planning appeal 3369324 at 56 Manor Road, Stratford, London, E15 3BJ (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 9 September 2025 by Inspector McGurk N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbour occupiers of Number 54 Manor Road, with regards to noise and disturbance.
installation of air source heat pump to be installed to the property. Planning permission is being sought as the noise level of the heat pump does not meet the MCS planning standards
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- E15 3BJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbour occupiers of Number 54 Manor Road, with regards to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposed heat pump would result in unacceptable noise levels exceeding required standards in extremely close proximity to a neighbouring dwelling with no mitigation measures proposed, causing unacceptable harm to neighbour amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D3Policy D14Policy SP1Policy SP3Policy SP8
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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