Planning appeal decision
865 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow Waltham Forest, E17 9DS
Planning appeal 6009354 at 865 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow Waltham Forest, E17 9DS (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 September 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed first-floor extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring residential accommodation at No 867 Lea Bridge Road, by way of light and outlook.
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- retail
- Postcode
- E17 9DS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed first-floor extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring residential accommodation at No 867 Lea Bridge Road, by way of light and outlook
What decided it
The proposed extension would result in significant harm to the living conditions of occupiers at the neighbouring property through loss of outlook and daylight, conflicting with Policy 57 of the Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 57
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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