53 Hartington Road, London, E17 8AS

Planning appeal 6005457 at 53 Hartington Road, London, E17 8AS (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was allowed on 13 April 2026 by Inspector Tivey C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the appeal proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.

for the Construction of a single storey rear extension, first floor rear extension and dormer roof extension to main rear roof, together with installation of one roof light and two solar panels to front roof slope; Alterations to front and rear elevation comprising of replacement windows and front door; and Construction of front boundary wall and installation of metal gate and bike storage to front garden

Authority: Waltham Forest London Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Tivey C
Postcode: E17 8AS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the appeal proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
the effect upon the living conditions of the occupants of 55 Hartington Road, with specific reference to outlook, sunlight and daylight

What decided it

The limited height of the single storey extension and its recessed courtyard design would preserve adequate outlook, daylight and sunlight for the neighbouring property whilst maintaining the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D4 of the London Plan (2021)Policy 53 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan LP1 (2024)Policy 57 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan LP1 (2024)

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