Planning appeal decision
25B Sewdley Street, London, E5 0AX
Planning appeal 3288732 at 25B Sewdley Street, London, E5 0AX (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 7 March 2022 by Inspector Colebourne S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling, the terrace and the street scene.
Proposed alterations to the roof to form a roof extension with rear mansard, velux and dormer windows
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Colebourne S
- Postcode
- E5 0AX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling, the terrace and the street scene.
What decided it
The proposed mansard roof extension would significantly harm the character and appearance of the property, terrace and immediate area by breaking the unbroken parapet roofline, contrary to development plan policy LP1.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP1
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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