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Dismissed10 February 20266000952

8 Southwood Gardens, Ilford, IG2 6YF

Planning appeal 6000952 at 8 Southwood Gardens, Ilford, IG2 6YF (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 10 February 2026 by Inspector Fern L, 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 property and surrounding area.

conversion of existing rear outbuilding into residential annexe, removal of existing garage shutter and alterations to outbuilding fenestrations

Authority
London Borough of Redbridge
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Fern L
Postcode
IG2 6YF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties regarding noise, disturbance and odour

What decided it

The proposed annexe would provide self-contained accommodation within a physically separate building contrary to LP Policy LP7, and would intensify rear garden activity creating unacceptable noise, disturbance and odour impacts on neighbouring residents contrary to LP Policy LP26.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
LP Policy LP7LP Policy LP26

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