Planning appeal decision
4 Englefield Road, London , N1 4LN
Planning appeal 3325619 at 4 Englefield Road, London , N1 4LN (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 13 October 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.
the construction of a part single part three storey rear extension and installation of rooflights on the main roof slope, along with rear fenestration alterations
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Deane G
- Postcode
- N1 4LN
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
What decided it
The proposed outrigger extension would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the host building and the local area by losing its subordinate visual relationship to the principal building and detracting from the distinctive historic butterfly roof form, which outweighs the claimed public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D3Policy D4Policy HC1Policy LP1Policy LP3
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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