Planning appeal decision
43 Fermain Court East De Beauvoir Road, London, N1 5SY
Planning appeal 3298369 at 43 Fermain Court East De Beauvoir Road, London, N1 5SY (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 31 October 2022 by Inspector Harrington S, 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.
frontal extension into part of balcony (not part of public footpath) to create new kitchen. existing kitchen will be an office
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Harrington S
- Postcode
- N1 5SY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed extension would appear as a visually incongruous addition that would unacceptably disrupt the uniform solid-to-void ratio of the building's facade, thereby harming the character and appearance of the area in conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy D1
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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