®Planning appeal decision
Myrdle Mansions, 2 Stamford Hill & 12a Stamford Hill, London, N16 6XZ
Planning appeal 3288085 at Myrdle Mansions, 2 Stamford Hill & 12a Stamford Hill, London, N16 6XZ (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 6 October 2022 by Inspector Jones RE, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the stock and quality of employment floorspace in the Borough.
retention of infill extensions at first and second floor levels to Stamford Hill elevation; at second floor to Cazenove Road elevation; rear extensions to second floor level; Third floor extension (retrospective); the alteration of two windows to create two doors at ground floor level to Cazenove Road elevation; and the change of use of the first floor of the building to office use (Class B1) and the second and third floors to residential (2x2b 3p, 1x3b 6p, and 1x4b 6p) (proposed) in respect of land at Myrdle Mansions, 2 Stamford Hill, London, N16 6XQ and the change of use of the upper floors from 3 x Studio Flats (C3) to 6 Offices (B1) in respect of land at 12a Stamford Hill, London, N16 6XZ
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- mixed-use · Change of use
- Inspector
- Jones RE
- Postcode
- N16 6XZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the stock and quality of employment floorspace in the Borough
- the effect of the proposal on the provision of housing in the Borough
- whether or not an affordable housing contribution is necessary to make the proposed development acceptable in planning terms
What decided it
The proposal would not result in a net loss of employment or housing floorspace, and the submitted viability assessment demonstrated that an affordable housing contribution was unviable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy E1Policy E2Policy H8Policy LP13Policy LP24Policy LP26Policy LP27
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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