Planning appeal decision
20A Manor Road, London, N16 5SA
Planning appeal 3301311 at 20A Manor Road, London, N16 5SA (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 2 February 2023 by Inspector Baxter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would comply with the conditions applicable to development permitted under Class AA of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the GPDO, particularly with reference to the effect on character and appearance of the area and living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties regarding outlook.
prior approval for the erection of an additional storey (with a maximum height of 2.8m) to the existing two-storey dwellinghouse (for a maximum overall height of 11.1 metres) and installation of window at first floor level to the rear
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Baxter C
- Postcode
- N16 5SA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would comply with the conditions applicable to development permitted under Class AA of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the GPDO, particularly with reference to the effect on character and appearance of the area and living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties regarding outlook
What decided it
The proposal would have a harmful effect on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties with regards to outlook, failing to comply with paragraph AA.2(3)(a)(i) of the GPDO.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 120
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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