Planning appeal decision
Basement Flat, 68 Elderfield Road, Hackney, London, E5 0LF
Planning appeal 3309119 at Basement Flat, 68 Elderfield Road, Hackney, London, E5 0LF (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 4 July 2023 by Inspector Teasdale N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- E5 0LF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed development would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area by departing from the established pattern of development along the terrace and appearing overly dominant and out of scale.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D4Policy LP1Hackney Supplementary Planning Document Residential Extensions and Alterations, 2009
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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