Planning appeal decision
67 Glenarm Road, Hackney, London, E5 0LY
Planning appeal 3278218 at 67 Glenarm Road, Hackney, London, E5 0LY (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 13 January 2022 by Inspector Seddon M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the building and terrace.
mansard style roof extension to the existing property to create 2 no. new rooms
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Seddon M
- Postcode
- E5 0LY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the building and terrace
What decided it
The proposed mansard roof's lack of sufficient set-back from the parapet would cause visual intrusion into the unbroken roofline, harming the character and appearance of the building and terrace contrary to local design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London PlanHackney Local Plan policy LP1
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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