Planning appeal decision
256-266 Chatsworth Road, Hackney, E5 9RA
Planning appeal 3310094 at 256-266 Chatsworth Road, Hackney, E5 9RA (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 27 October 2023 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of its host and surrounding context with particular regard to the significance and special interest features of the Lea Bridge Conservation Area.
the replacement of existing doors and windows with double glazed uPVC windows
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- E5 9RA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of its host and surrounding context with particular regard to the significance and special interest features of the Lea Bridge Conservation Area
What decided it
The existing windows do not reflect the frame profiles and appearance of existing period windows evident elsewhere in the conservation area but rather reflect the variety present, and therefore their loss and replacement with uPVC would not harm the character and appearance or significance of the Lea Bridge Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4Policy HC1Policy LP1Policy LP3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 201
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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