65-69 Ravensdale Road, LONDON, N16 6TJ

Erection of a new glazed, infill link extension between Nos 67 and 69 Ravensdale Road. Retention of No 69 as part of the school. Creation of new fire exit from the rear of No 67. Enhanced sound insulation along the boundary with No 71’. Appeal

Authority: London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Other minor developments
Inspector: Gray E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Appeal A ground (a): effect of development on character and appearance of surrounding area and living conditions of nearby residents with particular reference to privacy, noise and disturbance
Appeal B: effect of proposed development on character and appearance of surrounding area, living conditions of nearby residents with particular reference to noise and disturbance, and sustainability and carbon emissions

What decided it

The development fails to meet the highest architectural and urban design quality standards required by Policy LP1 and would unacceptably harm character and appearance, whilst also failing to demonstrate acceptable living conditions for neighbouring residents and adequate sustainability measures.

Framework references: 56

Plan policies cited: HLP Policy LP1, HLP Policy LP2, HLP Policy D12, HLP Policy LP54, HLP Policy LP55, London Plan 2021 Policy S1 4

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