Planning appeal decision
Flat 6, 1b Croston Street, London, E8 4PQ
Planning appeal 3334248 at Flat 6, 1b Croston Street, London, E8 4PQ (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 19 June 2024 by Inspector Williams K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the appeal building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Broadway Conservation Area.
The addition of set back terrace at roof level accessed via internal private stair
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Williams K
- Postcode
- E8 4PQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the appeal building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Broadway Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the architectural merit of the host building and the significance of the Conservation Area and listed buildings, which was not outweighed by the private amenity benefit and limited economic gains from the development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HC1 of The London Plan (adopted 2021)Policy LP1 of the Hackney Local Plan 2033 (adopted 2020)Policy LP3 of the Hackney Local Plan 2033 (adopted 2020)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 208
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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