Planning appeal decision
136 Olinda Road, London, N16 6TP
Planning appeal 3275430 at 136 Olinda Road, London, N16 6TP (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 5 January 2022 by Inspector Long M, 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.
the “erection of a two-storey rear extension formed of a first floor rear infill extension (already received planning permission) and a second floor roof extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Long M
- Postcode
- N16 6TP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at No 138 Olinda Road with regard to light, outlook and whether there would be an overbearing impact and sense of enclosure
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the substantial width of the second-floor extension reducing the set back from the eastern boundary and altering the proportions of the host dwelling outweighed the private benefits to the appellant's family.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP2Policy LP17Policy D4
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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