Planning appeal decision
102 Forburg Road, London, N16 6HT
Planning appeal 3291479 at 102 Forburg Road, London, N16 6HT (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 21 April 2022 by Inspector Biggers P, 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 dwelling and its surroundings on Forburg Road and the Northwold and Cazenove Conservation Area.
erection of roof dormer to rear of property and the installation of three front roof lights
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Biggers P
- Postcode
- N16 6HT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings on Forburg Road and the Northwold and Cazenove Conservation Area
What decided it
The scale, positioning and design of the rear dormer extension would have an unacceptable impact on the established character and appearance of the terrace and constitute harm to the Conservation Area that is not outweighed by any public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 199Paragraph 202Paragraph 124
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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