Planning appeal decision
97 Stapleton Hall Road, Hornsey, Haringey , London, N4 4RH
Planning appeal 3323817 at 97 Stapleton Hall Road, Hornsey, Haringey , London, N4 4RH (London Borough of Haringey) was dismissed on 6 March 2024 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Stroud Green Conservation Area.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Haringey
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- N4 4RH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Stroud Green Conservation Area
- Whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants with regard to outlook, light and amenity space provision
What decided it
The failure to provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants in terms of outlook and amenity space provision outweighed the benefits of the proposed development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1Policy DM9Policy DM12Policy D6Policy HC1Policy SP2
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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