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Dismissed18 March 20223281797

Walton Villas, Downham Road, London, N1 5AN

Planning appeal 3281797 at Walton Villas, Downham Road, London, N1 5AN (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 18 March 2022 by Inspector Blackwell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the De Beauvoir Conservation Area.

the retrospective removal of the existing external staircase and installation of a new, building regulations compliant staircase

Authority
London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Blackwell J
Postcode
N1 5AN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the De Beauvoir Conservation Area

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area, to which great weight must be attributed, outweighs the limited benefit of improved safety and Building Regulations compliance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP3 of the Hackney Local Plan (2033)Policy HC1 of the London Plan 2021

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