Planning appeal decision
5 Mentmore Terrace, London, E8 3PN
Planning appeal 3318206 at 5 Mentmore Terrace, London, E8 3PN (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 19 December 2023 by Inspector Radcliffe I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect on 5 Mentmore Terrace which is a non-designated heritage asset.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Radcliffe I
- Postcode
- E8 3PN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect on 5 Mentmore Terrace which is a non-designated heritage asset
- the living conditions of neighbours, with particular regard to privacy
- biodiversity
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to living conditions from overlooking of neighbouring apartments, combined with the significant adverse impact on biodiversity from reduction of the approved green roof, could not be justified by the provision of outdoor amenity space.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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