25/02781/HH

Reason 1 The proposed single-storey rear extension, by reason of its excessive depth and cumulative impact when combined with the existing outbuilding, would result in the overdevelopment of the plot and the erosion of meaningful rear garden openness. The scale and bulk of the extension would appear visually dominant and would fail to respect the established pattern of modest rear projections along the terrace, causing harm to the character of the host property and wider area.

Reason 2 The proposed front porch would require the removal or concealment of original architectural detailing to the front door, a feature specifically identified as contributing to the character and rhythm of the terrace. The resulting alteration would disrupt the traditional set-back entrance arrangement and introduce an incongruous addition to the frontage, causing harm to the architectural integrity of the dwelling and the wider streetscene. The proposal is therefore contrary to:  The National Planning Policy Framework (MHCLG, December 2024);  Policy D4 of the London Plan (GLA, March 2021);  Policies SP1 and SP3 of the London Borough of Newham Local Plan (December 2018); and  Altering and Extending Your Home SPD (LBN, February 2018) The above policies can be viewed online via the respective government websites ie. the Council's website www.newham.gov.uk the GLA’s website www.london.gov.uk and the www.gov.uk website.