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Dismissed2 October 20266011081

239 Barking Road, London, E6 1LB

Planning appeal 6011081 at 239 Barking Road, London, E6 1LB (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 2 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

demolition of the existing single-storey rear structure and erection of a two-storey building, comprising ancillary ground floor waiting area to the existing hand car wash (Sui Generis) and the creation of two self-contained studio flats at first floor level (Use Class C3)

Authority
London Borough of Newham
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
E6 1LB

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 Flat 1 regarding outlook and daylight, and Flats 1 and 2 regarding privacy, noise and the amount of private outdoor space
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of Nos 239A and 241A regarding privacy and of No 239A regarding outlook
  • whether the proposal would make adequate provision for cycle and waste storage

What decided it

The fundamental conflict with Framework Policy D3 relating to character and appearance, which stipulates permission should be refused in such circumstances, substantially outweighed the benefits of housing delivery and effective use of land.

Whilst the benefits of housing supply and effective use of land attracted substantial weight, the proposal would be in fundamental conflict with Framework Policy D3 on character and appearance, and applying Framework Policy S4, the benefits would be substantially outweighed by the adverse effects, so the proposal did not benefit from the presumption in favour of sustainable development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy GG4London Plan Policy D6London Plan Policy T1London Plan Policy T5London Plan Policy SI7Newham Local Plan Policy SP1Newham Local Plan Policy SP3Newham Local Plan Policy H1Newham Local Plan Policy SP8Newham Local Plan Policy INF2Newham Local Plan Policy INF3

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