Planning appeal decision
Unit C, 22 Rossendale Street, London, E5 8TA
Planning appeal 3284222 at Unit C, 22 Rossendale Street, London, E5 8TA (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 16 November 2023 by Inspector Braithwaite J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Appeal A: Whether the building was substantially complete and lawful on the date of the application (8 May 2021).
outbuilding at the rear of 22 Rossendale St for use as an indoor play area and mikvah (ritual pool) for the residents of the square
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- Braithwaite J
- Postcode
- E5 8TA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Appeal A: Whether the building was substantially complete and lawful on the date of the application (8 May 2021).
- Appeal B: The design of the building and its effect on the character and appearance of the area.
What decided it
Appeal A: The building was not substantially complete on the application date as it was reconstructed (not repaired) from foundations and one wall remaining after 2008 demolition. Appeal B: The building's poor design and appearance seriously harm the character of the area and cannot be remedied by conditions; comprehensive redesign is required.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP1D4
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.
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