Planning appeal decision
89 Lordship Park, Hackney, London, N16 5UP
Planning appeal 3288194 at 89 Lordship Park, Hackney, London, N16 5UP (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 16 November 2022 by Inspector Jarratt P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the alterations to the appeal building affect the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.
without planning permission; 1 The installation of uPVC windows to the front elevation, flank wall and rear elevation; 2 The installation of uPVC French door to the rear elevation; 3 The erection of 3 air conditioning units; two on the rear elevation and one of the flank wall; and 4 The erection of a sukkah located on the terrace at roof level
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jarratt P
- Postcode
- N16 5UP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the alterations to the appeal building affect the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
What decided it
The unauthorised works, particularly the bulky uPVC windows and external air conditioning units, are unsympathetic to the original architectural character and cause less than substantial harm to the Conservation Area which is not outweighed by private benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4Policy HC1Policy LP1Policy LP3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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