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Allowed31 July 20243322038

Star House, 3 Richmond Road, London, E8 3HY

Planning appeal 3322038 at Star House, 3 Richmond Road, London, E8 3HY (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 31 July 2024 by Inspector Pipe C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers of the properties in terms of light, outlook and provision of outdoor amenity space.

change of use of Level -2 from community use (Use Class F1(f)) to provide 5 residential studio units (Use Class C3) including alterations to the western elevation at Level -2, the installation of light wells along the western elevation and internal alterations to access stairs

Authority
London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Pipe C
Postcode
E8 3HY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers of the properties in terms of light, outlook and provision of outdoor amenity space
  • accessibility
  • the balance of family sized housing within the Borough

What decided it

The site constraints (basement location, railway adjacency, existing building configuration) justified accepting a development that deviates from policies on accessibility and housing mix, provided living conditions for future occupiers were adequately protected through design measures including light wells and sound insulation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021)Policy D7 of the London PlanPolicy D5 of the London PlanPolicy LP1 of the Hackney Local Plan 2033Policy LP17 of the Hackney Local Plan 2033Policy LP7 of the Hackney Local Plan 2033Policy LP14 of the Hackney Local Plan 2033Policy H10 of the London PlanMayor of London's Housing SPGMayor of London's Housing SPD

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