Planning appeal decision
Land at Ridley Road and Colvestone Crescent, , , Hackney, London , E8 2LG
Planning appeal 3326896 at Land at Ridley Road and Colvestone Crescent, , , Hackney, London , E8 2LG (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 15 August 2024 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the site of Colvestone Primary School with regards to outlook and light.
erection of a three-storey building comprising commercial (financial and professional services) floorspace at ground floor and a residential unit first and second floor levels (C3 use) including second floor terrace and storage for bikes and refuse
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- mixed-use · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- E8 2LG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the site of Colvestone Primary School with regards to outlook and light
- Whether suitable access during the construction period could be provided
What decided it
The proposal would result in significant harm to users of Colvestone Primary School's outdoor play/learning space through loss of outlook and light, contrary to the development plan's requirements for inclusive and attractive spaces and no significant adverse impacts on neighbour amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP1LP2LP8D4D5S3SD6D13E9T4PP2LP32LP33LP40LP43
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
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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