Planning appeal decision
48 Craven Walk, London, N16 6BU
Planning appeal 3268818 at 48 Craven Walk, London, N16 6BU (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 15 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 Craven Walk.
first floor rear infill extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Biggers P
- Postcode
- N16 6BU
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 Craven Walk
What decided it
The removal of the original indented return and articulation at first floor level would significantly erode the established character and appearance of the terrace, contrary to national and local design policies.
The appellant's objective of achieving additional living space and facilities for a large family and making sustainable use of housing land does not outweigh the harm to the character and appearance of the area, as paragraph 124 of the Framework states this should not be at the expense of maintaining an area's prevailing character and setting.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Hackney Local Plan Policy LP1
- 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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