Planning appeal decision
7 Meynell Road, Hackney, London, E9 7AP
Planning appeal 3304626 at 7 Meynell Road, Hackney, London, E9 7AP (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 17 April 2023 by Inspector Price A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including heritage assets.
the construction of enlarged lower ground floor level, and rear extensions at lower and ground floor levels, installation of two front-garden lightwells, new boundary treatment, along with re-cladding of existing rear dormer window and installation of two roof-lights in the front roof slope. Installation of air source heat pumps within rear garden and photovoltaic panels to flat top section of rear roof dormer and addition of three roof lights to flat top section of rear roof dormer
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Price A
- Postcode
- E9 7AP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including heritage assets
What decided it
The proposed development, when assessed in detail against the specific characteristics of the site and its context, would preserve the character and appearance of the Victoria Park Conservation Area and the significance of the locally listed building.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HC1 of the London Plan (2021)LP1 of the Hackney Local Development Plan (2020)LP3 of the Hackney Local Development Plan (2020)LP4 of the Hackney Local Development Plan (2020)
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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