®Planning appeal decision
1 Barretts Grove, London, N16 8AP
Planning appeal 3281987 at 1 Barretts Grove, London, N16 8AP (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 5 April 2022 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be granted having regard to whether the proposed works are permitted under the provisions of Class O and the requirement for adequate natural light in all habitable rooms.
change of use from B1(a) office use to C3 residential units
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Bowyer J
- Postcode
- N16 8AP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether prior approval should be granted having regard to whether the proposed works are permitted under the provisions of Class O and the requirement for adequate natural light in all habitable rooms
What decided it
The appellant's robust Sunlight and Daylight Report demonstrated that all habitable rooms would meet BRE guidance criteria for natural light, and the internal works required to implement the change of use fell within the scope of Class O permitted development.
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