®Planning appeal decision
47 Burma Road, London, N16 9BH
Planning appeal 3284956 at 47 Burma Road, London, N16 9BH (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 20 September 2022 by Inspector Jones RE, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether future occupiers would be likely to experience acceptable living conditions, with particular reference to internal living space and privacy.
conversion of the property to three self-contained residential units facilitated by the erection of a lower ground floor rear extension; mansard roof extension including front roof terrace and raised chimneys; alterations to fenestration on rear elevation; and including cycle and refuse storage in front garden
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Jones RE
- Postcode
- N16 9BH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether future occupiers would be likely to experience acceptable living conditions, with particular reference to internal living space and privacy
- whether or not an affordable housing contribution is necessary to make the proposed development acceptable in planning terms
What decided it
The proposed development would fail to provide adequate internal living space in accordance with the Nationally Described Space Standards and relevant development plan policies, resulting in sub-standard accommodation and unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan 2021 Policy D6Policy LP17 of the Hackney Local Plan 2033 (2020)Policy LP13 of the Hackney Local Plan
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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