Planning appeal decision
36-38 Warwick Grove, London, E5 9HU
Planning appeal 3296342 at 36-38 Warwick Grove, London, E5 9HU (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 8 February 2023 by Inspector Barlow D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to the front dormer window.
the erection of joint single storey rear and side extensions; a Sukkah roof at first floor level and the erection of a rear dormer and a front dormer at No 36
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Barlow D
- Postcode
- E5 9HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to the front dormer window
What decided it
The front dormer window would be of modest height and similar design to existing dormers at neighbouring properties, respecting the character and appearance of the host building and area in accordance with development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4Hackney Local Plan (2020) 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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