®Planning appeal decision
167 Middleton Road, Hackney, London, E8 4LL
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
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.
Plan policies cited: Policy LP1, Policy LP3, Policy D4, Policy HC1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.