Planning appeal decision
Flat 4, 11 Moresby Road, Hackney, London, E5 9LE
Planning appeal 3290941 at Flat 4, 11 Moresby Road, Hackney, London, E5 9LE (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 19 July 2022 by Inspector Grierson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
the erection of a rear extension at second floor level, relocating the second floor external amenity to the third floor and for the replacement and alteration of existing windows at the third floor
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Grierson E
- Postcode
- E5 9LE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings with regard to privacy and daylight
What decided it
The scale of fenestration and the substantial height and depth of the extension would harm both the character and appearance of the property and surrounding area and the daylight conditions of neighbouring occupiers, conflicting with development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D3Policy LP1Policy LP2Hackney Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) (2009)
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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