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Dismissed12 September 20223283988

33 Rectory Road , London, N16 7QL

Planning appeal 3283988 at 33 Rectory Road , London, N16 7QL (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 12 September 2022 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area.

Erection of five storey (plus basement) building containing 5 no. flats with associated bin and cycle storage

Authority
London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Scott A
Postcode
N16 7QL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area
  • Whether or not the building is accessible to all
  • The effect on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring dwellings and the future occupants of the building with regards to light levels and outlook
  • Whether or not there would be adequate cycle facilities to support the scheme

What decided it

The proposal's poor design response to the character of the Victorian terrace, combined with failures on accessibility, neighbour amenity, and cycle facilities, resulted in conflict with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3 London PlanPolicy LP1 Hackney Local Plan 2033Policy LP17 Hackney Local Plan 2033Policy D5 London Plan 2021Policy D7 London Plan 2021Policy LP2 Hackney Local Plan 2033Policy D6 London PlanPolicy T5 London PlanPolicy LP42 Hackney Local Plan 2033
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 56

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