Planning appeal decision
51 Digby Crescent, Hackney, London, N4 2HS
Planning appeal 3337137 at 51 Digby Crescent, Hackney, London, N4 2HS (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 18 June 2024 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling, the terrace of which it forms part and that of the local area, with reference to the Brownswood Conservation Area.
the erection of a single storey rear extension at ground floor level
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- N4 2HS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling, the terrace of which it forms part and that of the local area, with reference to the Brownswood Conservation Area
- The living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers
What decided it
The proposal fails to preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and causes significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of daylight, sunlight and outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP1LP2LP3LP17D3HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 16
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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