167 Middleton Road, Hackney, London, E8 4LL

Planning appeal 3285628 at 167 Middleton Road, Hackney, London, E8 4LL (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 21 March 2022 by Inspector Blackwell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed front lightwell on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Graham Road and Mapledene Conservation Area.

the construction of a single storey rear extension together with the installation of rooflights on the front, side, rear and outrigger existing roof slopes, as well as the enlargement of the basement, the construction of lightwells to the front and rear of the dwelling, the creation of an external staircase, installation of traditional railings, replacement windows and alterations to the front boundary

Authority: London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Blackwell J
Postcode: E8 4LL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed front lightwell on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Graham Road and Mapledene Conservation Area

What decided it

The front lightwell would harm the character and appearance of the host property and the Graham Road and Mapledene Conservation Area by disrupting the established streetscape pattern where lightwells are not characteristic, and this heritage harm cannot be outweighed by the private benefits of increased living space.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy D4Policy HC1

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