Planning appeal decision
20 - 22 Rookwood Road, London, N16 6SS
Planning appeal 3295835 at 20 - 22 Rookwood Road, London, N16 6SS (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 9 February 2023 by Inspector Hills J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
described in the application as erection of single storey side and wrap-around extensions at 20-22 and second floor rear roof extensions (above the main with erection of second floor above the outriggers and rear roofslope)
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hills J
- Postcode
- N16 6SS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- living conditions for occupiers of nearby dwellings, with particular regard to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The proposal would be of similar scale and design to existing extensions either side, constructed from matching brickwork, and would not have unacceptable effects on neighbouring privacy or outlook due to substantial garden separation distances and the modest height and depth of the infill extension.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP17Policy LP2Policy D3Policy D4
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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