Planning appeal decision
Land Between James Anderson Court and 199 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8BE
Planning appeal 3262495 at Land Between James Anderson Court and 199 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8BE (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 6 September 2023 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including in respect of trees and whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Kingsland Conservation Area.
the construction of a part four-storey, part two storey and part one storey building containing three residential units
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rafiq F
- Postcode
- E2 8AN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including in respect of trees and whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Kingsland Conservation Area
- Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory conditions for future occupiers with regard to internal space, outlook, privacy and light
What decided it
The proposal would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and would not provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers in terms of internal space and privacy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy LP2Policy LP17Policy LP14
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 189
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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