®Planning appeal decision
9 Ashtead Road, London, E5 9BJ
Planning appeal 3268637 at 9 Ashtead Road, London, E5 9BJ (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 21 September 2021 by Inspector Biggers P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings on Ashstead Road.
the extension of lower ground and ground floor levels and front and rear lightwells
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Biggers P
- Postcode
- E5 9BJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings on Ashstead Road
What decided it
The unacceptable impact of the proposed basement extension, particularly its large front lightwell, on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street, which would not be outweighed by the objective of sustainable and effective use of housing land.
The national policy objective of sustainable and effective use of housing land to provide additional accommodation did not outweigh the harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings, particularly the impact on the street frontage.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Hackney Local Plan Policy LP1Hackney Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 124Paragraph 11
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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