Planning appeal decision
169 Powerscroft Road, London, E5 0PR
Planning appeal 3299059 at 169 Powerscroft Road, London, E5 0PR (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 7 December 2022 by Inspector Wilson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the wider area.
the erection of a single storey roof extension at second floor level above the existing rear outrigger
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wilson S
- Postcode
- E5 0PR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the wider area
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 171 in respect of outlook and light
What decided it
The proposal would cause significant cumulative harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of light and outlook, and would harm the character and appearance of the area through visual dominance and loss of terrace symmetry.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1 of the Hackney Local Plan 2033 (2020)Policy LP2 of the Hackney Local Plan 2033 (2020)Residential Extensions and Alterations SPD (adopted 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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