42 & 42A, Longacre Road, Waltham Forest, E17 4DT

sub-division of the land at No.42a Longacre Road and construction of three adjoining two storey dwellings (2-bedroom) (Use Class C3) with associated boundary treatment, hard and soft landscaping, refuse, recycling and cycle storage

Authority: Waltham Forest London Borough Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: E17 4DT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupants of units 1 and 2 regarding outlook and all units regarding the arrangement of internal space

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area caused by backland development at odds with the prevailing street-facing built form, combined with the overbearing impact on future occupants' living conditions, outweighs the benefits of efficient land use and housing supply.

Plan policies cited: London Plan Policy D1, London Plan Policy D4, London Plan Policy D6, Waltham Forest Local Plan Policy 6, Waltham Forest Local Plan Policy 53, Waltham Forest Local Plan Policy 57

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