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Dismissed27 October 20223288803

49 Hacon Square, Richmond Road, London, E8 3QR

Planning appeal 3288803 at 49 Hacon Square, Richmond Road, London, E8 3QR (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 27 October 2022 by Inspector McDonagh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed roof addition on the character and appearance of the host building and local area, including the Mare Street Conservation Area.

erection of a roof addition to provide 7 self- contained flats, alterations to Richmond Road elevation together with external works and landscaping to front and rear

Authority
London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
McDonagh C
Postcode
E8 3QR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the proposed roof addition on the character and appearance of the host building and local area, including the Mare Street Conservation Area

What decided it

The visual prominence and bulk of the proposed roof extension would harm the character and appearance of the conservation area, and the public benefits of additional housing would not outweigh this less than substantial heritage harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 202

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