®Planning appeal decision
31 Forburg Road, London, N16 6HP
Planning appeal 3283548 at 31 Forburg Road, London, N16 6HP (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 19 August 2022 by Inspector Hickey A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Northwold and Cazenove Conservation Area.
the erection of a rear roof extension together with the installation of rooflights
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hickey A
- Postcode
- N16 6HP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Northwold and Cazenove Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area by destroying the distinctive roof design and disrupting the rhythm of the terrace, with no public benefits demonstrated to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy HC1Hackney Local Plan Policy LP1Hackney Local Plan Policy LP3Hackney Residential Extensions and Alterations SPD 2009
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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