Planning appeal decision
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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