Planning appeal decision
121 Dalston Lane, London, E8 1AL
Planning appeal 3328648 at 121 Dalston Lane, London, E8 1AL (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 14 August 2024 by Inspector Jarvis P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area including the host building which is a Locally Listed Building (LLB) and the adjoining LLBs at Nos. 123-125 Dalston Lane and other nearby heritage assets.
excavation of basement, part single-storey, part two- storey rear extension; two-storey side extension; repairs to the front elevation and roof, replacement of front door and windows with double glazed units
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jarvis P
- Postcode
- E8 1AL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area including the host building which is a Locally Listed Building (LLB) and the adjoining LLBs at Nos. 123-125 Dalston Lane and other nearby heritage assets
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of adjoining properties
- Whether sufficient information has been provided with regard to the proposed Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
What decided it
The proposal, as amended, would conserve and enhance the significance of the non-designated heritage asset and the group of locally listed buildings whilst maintaining acceptable living conditions for neighbours through appropriate conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP1LP3LP33LP2D4HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 209
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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