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Allowed21 July 20266006927

8 Mulberry Close, Chingford, London, E4 8BS

Planning appeal 6006927 at 8 Mulberry Close, Chingford, London, E4 8BS (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was allowed on 21 July 2026 by Inspector Peter Eggleton, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on housing mix and community cohesion.

the retention of a single storey rear extension, two pram stores, replacement fenestration and access ramp, and proposed cycle storage and front boundary wall; and change of use from a dwelling for no more than six residents living together as a single household receiving care (Use Class C3(b)) to a (Use Class C2) family assessment centre for up to 6 families comprising no more than 8 adults and 6 children or 6 adults and 8 children

Authority
Waltham Forest London Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
community-institutional
Inspector
Peter Eggleton
Postcode
E4 8BS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on housing mix and community cohesion
  • The effect on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect on the living conditions of future residents of the property and adjoining residents

What decided it

The substantial benefits of providing specialist family assessment centre accommodation meeting identified need outweigh the moderate concerns regarding housing balance and community cohesion, and the limited concerns regarding parking and sustainable transport.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
WFLP Policy 11WFLP Policy 12WFLP Policy 21WFLP Policy 46WFLP Policy 48WFLP Policy 50WFLP Policy 53WFLP Policy 56WFLP Policy 57WFLP Policy 60WFLP Policy 66WFLP Policy 77WFLP Policy 79WFLP Policy 93LP Policy S1LP Policy S2LP Policy H12LP Policy D4LP Policy D5LP Policy D6LP Policy GG1LP Policy G1LP Policy G5LP Policy G6

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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