65-69 Ravensdale Road, London, N16 6TJ

Planning appeal 3287612 at 65-69 Ravensdale Road, London, N16 6TJ (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 21 December 2022 by Inspector Gray E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Appeal A ground (a): effect of development on character and appearance of surrounding area and living conditions of nearby residents with particular reference to privacy, noise and disturbance.

Erection of a new glazed, infill link extension between Nos 67 and 69 Ravensdale Road. Retention of No 69 as part of the school. Creation of new fire exit from the rear of No 67. Enhanced sound insulation along the boundary with No 71’. Appeal

Authority: London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Other minor developments
Inspector: Gray E
Postcode: N16 6TJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Appeal A ground (a): effect of development on character and appearance of surrounding area and living conditions of nearby residents with particular reference to privacy, noise and disturbance
Appeal B: effect of proposed development on character and appearance of surrounding area, living conditions of nearby residents with particular reference to noise and disturbance, and sustainability and carbon emissions

What decided it

The development fails to meet the highest architectural and urban design quality standards required by Policy LP1 and would cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance and living conditions of neighbours contrary to Policy LP2.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: HLP Policy LP1HLP Policy LP2HLP Policy D12HLP Policy LP54HLP Policy LP55London Plan 2021 Policy S1 4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 56

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