®Planning appeal decision
First Floor Flat, 2 Blurton Rd, London, London, E5 0NL
Planning appeal 3300193 at First Floor Flat, 2 Blurton Rd, London, London, E5 0NL (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 17 January 2023 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed roof extension upon the character and appearance of the host property and the terrace, with particular regard to the design of the roof extension.
the erection of a mansard-style roof extension to create additional storey at second floor level
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- E5 0NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed roof extension upon the character and appearance of the host property and the terrace, with particular regard to the design of the roof extension
What decided it
The modest size, high-quality design, materials, and setback location of the proposed roof extension would ensure it respects the character and appearance of the host property and terrace without being prominent in the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1 of the Hackney Local Plan 2033Policy D4 of the London 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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