®Planning appeal decision
139 Clapton Common, London, E5 9AE
Planning appeal 3259805 at 139 Clapton Common, London, E5 9AE (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 6 March 2023 by Inspector Parkin A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed rear dormer extension and the proposed front rooflights, on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of ground floor rear extension; add additional height to existing ground floor extension; erection of a rear dormer and front roof lights; excavation to add additional height at basement level; front lightwell; and alterations to front stairs leading to front door and basement and associated elevational works
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Parkin A
- Postcode
- E5 9AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed rear dormer extension and the proposed front rooflights, on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The fallback position of permitted development rights for the rear dormer and front rooflights, combined with the acceptable visual impact of the proposed works on character and appearance, justified allowing the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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