®Planning appeal decision
109 Green Lanes, London, N16 9BX
Planning appeal 3307767 at 109 Green Lanes, London, N16 9BX (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 18 May 2023 by Inspector MacLeod R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby residents, particularly those at 113a Green Lanes, with particular regard to outlook.
demolition of existing building and construction of a five storey plus basement building to provide six residential units (use class C3) and a social club at basement and ground floor levels (Sui Generis)
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- MacLeod R
- Postcode
- N16 9BX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby residents, particularly those at 113a Green Lanes, with particular regard to outlook
- whether mitigation to offset any harm arising from the proposal triggers the need for a planning obligation
What decided it
The proposal failed to secure a planning obligation to provide affordable housing contributions, carbon offset contributions, and car-free development restrictions as required by the development plan policies, despite the Inspector finding the living conditions impacts to be acceptable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP2Policy D3Policy D4Policy D6Policy LP13Policy LP45Policy LP55Policy LP43Policy LP44
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 64
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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