Planning appeal decision
34 Colvestone Crescent, London, E8 2LH
Planning appeal 3322969 at 34 Colvestone Crescent, London, E8 2LH (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 26 July 2023 by Inspector Deane G, 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 the local area.
to change existing single-glazed timber windows for double-glazed timber windows to match existing, replacement of windows at ground and first-floor rear elevation with double doors and external railings, new railings and gate to the front garden wall
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Deane G
- Postcode
- E8 2LH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the local area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposed roof terrace railings and Juliette-style balcony would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and would unduly compromise the privacy of neighbouring occupiers through overlooking, with no public benefits to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4Policy HC1The London PlanPolicy LP1Policy LP3Hackney Local Plan 2033Policy LP2
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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