®Planning appeal decision
Land at Ridley Road and Colvestone Crescent, London, E8 2LH
Planning appeal 3274827 at Land at Ridley Road and Colvestone Crescent, London, E8 2LH (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 17 January 2022 by Inspector Burnham T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the enjoyment of users of the adjacent outdoor learning space at Colverstone Primary School with particular regard to sunlight.
Erection of a three storey building comprising commercial (A2 use) floorspace at ground floor and 1 x one bed flat at first and second floor levels (C3 use) including second floor terrace and storage for bikes and refuse
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Burnham T
- Postcode
- E8 2LG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the enjoyment of users of the adjacent outdoor learning space at Colverstone Primary School with particular regard to sunlight
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the St. Mark's Conservation Area and the setting of the Grade II listed Colverstone Primary School with particular regard to its detailing, materials, and rear elevation
- Whether suitable construction access could be provided taking account of the location of the site close to Ridley Road Market
What decided it
The proposal would result in a significant adverse effect on the enjoyment of users of the adjacent outdoor learning space with particular regard to sunlight, conflicting with Policies LP1 and LP2 of the Hackney Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP2Policy LP3Policy LP8Policy LP32Policy LP33Policy LP40Policy LP43Policy D4Policy D5Policy S3Policy D13Policy E9Policy T4Policy HC1Policy SD6
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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