Planning appeal decision
116D, Clarence Road , London, E5 8JA
Planning appeal 3268046 at 116D, Clarence Road , London, E5 8JA (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 31 December 2021 by Inspector Witherley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area.
proposal for the reconfiguration and enlargement of existing second floor apartment with a roof extension to form a 2-bed duplex apartment
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Witherley S
- Postcode
- E5 8JA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed mansard roof extension would appear as an incongruous, bulky and dominant addition that compromises the architectural integrity of the appeal building and terrace, contrary to Policy LP1 and the Hackney SPD guidance on residential extensions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1 of the Hackney Local Plan 2033 Strategic Planning (2020)
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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