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Notice varied and upheld19 August 20253325497

36 Bergholt Crescent, London, N16 5JE

Planning appeal 3325497 at 36 Bergholt Crescent, London, N16 5JE (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 19 August 2025 by Inspector Harwood A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.

Without planning permission, the operational development consisting of the erection of an extension at first floor level

Authority
London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Householder developments
Inspector
Harwood A
Postcode
N16 5JE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
  • the effect of the development on temperature control and greenhouse gas emissions
  • the effect upon living conditions at neighbouring properties with respect to outlook, privacy and the effects of activities in the extension
  • the effect of the development on the Jewish Charedi community including the children in that community

What decided it

The cumulative harm to character and appearance, energy efficiency, and neighbouring amenity, combined with conflict with the development plan, outweighed the positive community benefit of the educational facility.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP1Policy LP2Policy LP54Policy LP55Policy D3Policy D4Policy SI 2Policy SI 4

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The authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2025

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