Planning appeal decision
83 Brindwood Road, London, E4 8BA
Planning appeal 6009209 at 83 Brindwood Road, London, E4 8BA (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 July 2026 by Inspector Gary Deane, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the local area.
the erection of part first floor rear extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- Gary Deane
- Postcode
- E4 8BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the local area
What decided it
The proposed extension would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and local area through poor proportioning and an awkward relationship with existing roof elements, contrary to Policy 53 of the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 53 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan Part 1
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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