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Dismissed21 April 20266002749

32 Cowley Road, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3JL

Planning appeal 6002749 at 32 Cowley Road, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3JL (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 21 April 2026 by Inspector Pattison B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.

Replace first floor window with door and add external metal staircase from door to garden

Authority
London Borough of Redbridge
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Pattison B
Postcode
IG1 3JL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
  • the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of 30 and 34 Cowley Road, with particular regard to the effect on privacy, outlook, noise and disturbance

What decided it

The external metal staircase would harm the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area by appearing as a bulky and incongruous addition that fails to respect local character, contrary to Policy LP26 and NPPF paragraph 135(c).

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP26
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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