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Dismissed13 December 20213279909

158C Richmond Road, LONDON, E8 3HN

described on the application form as “Re-instating the rear centre window and installing new double glazed sash windows. Replacement of an existing rear dormer window and a new terrace in the rear slope of the hipped roof. New side dormer. 3 new conservation area approved rooflights in the front slope of the roof

Authority
London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Ford C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property, and the Graham Road and Mapledene Conservation Area

What decided it

The public benefits of the scheme, being limited in nature, would not outweigh the significant harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area arising from the roof elements, to which great weight must be given.

the limited public benefits of window replacement and reinstatement did not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the conservation area, to which great weight must be given

Plan policies cited: Policy D1, Policy D3, Policy HC1, Policy LP1, Policy LP3

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