Planning appeal decision
165 Osbaldeston Road, London, N16 6ND
Planning appeal 3321190 at 165 Osbaldeston Road, London, N16 6ND (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 14 September 2023 by Inspector Shrimplin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings in the Northwold and Cazenove Conservation Area.
described in the application form as follows: “Erection of a hip to gable roof extension and a rear roof dormer extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Shrimplin R
- Postcode
- N16 6ND
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings in the Northwold and Cazenove Conservation Area
What decided it
The detailed design of the dormer, which would be awkward, unattractive and clumsy in its context with a window pattern alien to historic architecture, would neither preserve nor enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- The London Plan Policy D1The London Plan Policy D3The London Plan Policy HC1Hackney Local Plan 2033 Policy LP1Hackney Local Plan 2033 Policy LP3Hackney Residential Extensions and Alterations SPD 2009
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 12Paragraph 16
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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