Rear and first-floor extensions at 5 Forest Road, Leytonstone, London E11

“The proposal involves the demolition of the existing part single, part two-storey rear projection and the construction of a single-storey wraparound extension and a first-floor rear extension. The proposed ground-floor extension would be to the full width of the property and have an overall depth of approximately 6.4m from the original rear wall.”

“The application site comprises a two-storey, mid-terrace, single family dwellinghouse, located on the southern side of Forest Road, E11. The property benefits from an existing part single, part 2-storey rear projection from the original back wall. The existing ground floor projection has a mono pitched roof and the first-floor projection provides a dual pitched roof. Both projections would be demolished as part of the proposed scheme. To the eastern side, no.”

“The surrounding area is characterised by properties of varying designs and scale that have undergone alterations over time, including single- and two- storey rear extensions, as well as roof-level dormer extensions. All the properties along this side of Forest Road generally benefit from generous rear gardens, with south-facing rear elevations that allow for good levels of daylight and sunlight.”

“Figure 11: Showing proposed roof plan of refused application ref.no.260060 Pre-application 4.13 There is a following pre-application for the site: PRE_26_0092 Pre-application advice was sought for the following works: “The construction of part two-storey, part single-storey rear extension…”

“The submission sought to address the reasons for refusal of application 260060. The first-floor element had a reduced depth of 2.6m with a maximum height of approximately 5.m from the ground level, a height of 4.7m on the shared boundary with No.7 Forest Road and a height of 3.9m on the shared boundary with No.3 Forest Road.”

“The proposed works are restricted to the rear of the site and not visible from the street, there would therefore be no impact on the Conservation Area, and the Council’s conservation officer raised no objections to the proposed scheme. Impact on Living Conditions (Light, Privacy, Enclosure) • Loss of light, with no robust daylight/sunlight assessment provided. • The development would result in increased enclosure, negatively affecting outlook and habitability.”

“Table 1: summary of internal responses Consultee Comments Design and Conservation Lead The amended proposal is considered acceptable in principle and demonstrates clear improvements in response to earlier conservation concerns. Key revisions include a reduction in eaves and ridge heights, which reduces the perceived bulk and ensures the extensions appear more subordinate to the host dwelling.”

“RESOLVED: That planning permission be GRANTED in line with the recommendations, conditions, reasons and informatives as detailed in the committee report for application 260974 for construction of a single storey rear extension and first floor rear extension.”

“Prior to the commencement of the proposed development, full details of the proposed brickwork and cedar wood cladding must be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval, and the development completed in accordance with the approved details.”

“The roof area of the development hereby approved shall not be used as a balcony, roof garden or sitting out area at any time. REASON: To preserve the privacy and amenities of the adjacent property occupiers, in accordance with Policy 57 of the adopted Waltham Forest Local Plan LP1 (2024) and the Residential Alterations and Retrofit SPD (2026). Informatives 1.”