Planning appeal decision
1st + 2nd Floor FLat, 84 Downs Park Road, London, E8 2HZ
Planning appeal 3303402 at 1st + 2nd Floor FLat, 84 Downs Park Road, London, E8 2HZ (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 25 August 2023 by Inspector Morrison J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
extending the rear closet wing projection upward by 1.2m to form a study. Minor amendment to the window in the dormer as approved under 2021/2306
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Morrison J
- Postcode
- E8 2HZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extension would maintain the subservience of the rear outrigger through its confined footprint and contemporary design, thereby preserving the character and appearance of the host property and the significance of the locally listed heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D3Policy D4Policy HC1Policy LP1Policy LP4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203
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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