Rear of 58-64 Southgate Road and 58A Southgate Road , London, N1 3JF

Planning appeal 3278125 at Rear of 58-64 Southgate Road and 58A Southgate Road , London, N1 3JF (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 21 October 2022 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with respect to noise and disturbance, light, privacy, and outlook.

demolition of existing storage buildings in rear yard and erection of a part single, part two storey building for use as a day nursery (Class E). Erection of an associated infill link building between Nos. 62 – 64 and use of 58A Southgate Road as part of day nursery (Class E). Associated landscaping

Authority: London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Other minor developments
Inspector: O'Doherty A
Postcode: N1 3JF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with respect to noise and disturbance, light, privacy, and outlook
whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the De Beauvoir Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through noise and disturbance and would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the De Beauvoir Conservation Area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP2Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy D14Policy D3Policy HC1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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