Planning appeal decision
64A Geldeston Road, London, E5 8SB
Planning appeal 3297458 at 64A Geldeston Road, London, E5 8SB (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 5 December 2022 by Inspector Rivett M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the dwelling and area.
loft conversion with erection of an extension between the central valley of the main roof and rear outrigger with associated roof light
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rivett M
- Postcode
- E5 8SB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the dwelling and area
- the living conditions of neighbouring residents, having particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposed third floor window would result in an unacceptable impact on the living conditions of neighbouring residents through loss of privacy, which alone justified dismissal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London PlanPolicy D4 of the London PlanPolicy LP1 of the Hackney Local Plan
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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