Planning appeal decision
52 Cranwich Road, Hackney, London, N16 5JN
Planning appeal 3295432 at 52 Cranwich Road, Hackney, London, N16 5JN (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 13 September 2022 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
excavation of basement and erection of extension to existing ground floor extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- N16 5JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal would not result in harm to character and appearance given the prevalence of similar-scale rear extensions within the terrace and immediate locality, combined with limited visibility and the Council's confirmation of no residential amenity impact.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan 2021 Policy D3Hackney Local Plan 2033 Policy 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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