Planning appeal decision
54-56 Moundfield Road, London, N16 6TB
Planning appeal 3299018 at 54-56 Moundfield Road, London, N16 6TB (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 18 January 2023 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed first floor extension upon the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to siting, scale and design.
the erection of a ground and a first floor rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- N16 6TB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed first floor extension upon the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to siting, scale and design
What decided it
The siting, scale and design of the first floor extension, taken as a whole, relate sympathetically to the character and appearance of the properties and surrounding area, consistent with the development plan requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP47Supplementary Planning Document Residential Extensions and Alterations (April 2009)
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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