Planning appeal decision
9 Barge House Road, London, E16 2NX
Planning appeal 3373776 at 9 Barge House Road, London, E16 2NX (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 10 February 2026 by Inspector Morrison A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area.
erection of single storey front extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Morrison A
- Postcode
- E16 2NX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area
What decided it
The significant forward projection of the extension would harmfully disrupt the building's cohesive form and the terrace's harmonious character and appearance, and the loss of natural light to the study would fail to meet high quality design standards.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP1Policy SP3Policy D4Policy H1Policy D1Policy SP8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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