Planning appeal decision
70-72 Chatsworth Road, London, E5 0LS
Planning appeal 3277487 at 70-72 Chatsworth Road, London, E5 0LS (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 6 April 2022 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host buildings and area.
erection of a mansard roof extension in association with the provision of a two-bedroom flat
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Bowyer J
- Postcode
- E5 0LS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host buildings and area
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host buildings and area by dominating the existing butterfly roof forms and disrupting the visual unity of the terrace, which could not be outweighed by the modest housing benefit.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP13
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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