Planning appeal decision
109 Wakefield Street, London, E6 1NR
Planning appeal 3369597 at 109 Wakefield Street, London, E6 1NR (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 15 October 2025 by Inspector Poole S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene.
the erection of a one bedroom house
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Poole S
- Postcode
- E6 1NR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene
- the living conditions of the occupiers of surrounding properties, with particular regard to outlook and the provision of outdoor amenity space
What decided it
The proposal's siting, height and bulk would have unacceptable effects on both the character and appearance of the street scene and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- NLP Policy SP1NLP Policy SP3NLP Policy SP8LP Policy D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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