®Planning appeal decision
121, Hall Lane, Chingford, Waltham Forest, E4 8HW
conversion of existing single dwellinghouse (6-bedroom) to three self- contained residential units (1 x 3-Bed, 1 x 1-Bed and 1 x Studio) (Use Class C3). Associated work to include construction of a single storey rear extension, replacement side extension, installation of rear door at ground floor level, replacement rear window at first floor level and installation of side windows at ground floor level. Provision of two car parking spaces within the front forecourt, bicycle parking and refuse recycling storage facilities (Amended Description)
- Authority
- Waltham Forest London Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Whitfield H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants with regard to internal space, outlook and external space
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The failure to meet the minimum floor-to-ceiling height requirement of 2.5m for at least 75% of the GIA in Flat 3, combined with poor outlook from bedrooms in both Flats 1 and 3, would result in unacceptable living conditions for future occupants that could not be outweighed by the modest housing delivery benefits.
Plan policies cited: Policy 20 of Waltham Forest Local Plan Part 1 (2024), Policy 53 of Waltham Forest Local Plan Part 1 (2024), Policy 56 of Waltham Forest Local Plan Part 1 (2024), Policy 58 of Waltham Forest Local Plan Part 1 (2024), Policy D1 of London Plan (2021), Policy D4 of London Plan (2021), Policy D6 of London Plan (2021)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.