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Dismissed13 June 20243339632

38 Southborough Road, London, E9 7EF

Planning appeal 3339632 at 38 Southborough Road, London, E9 7EF (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 13 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 and that of the local area, with reference to the Victoria Park Conservation Area.

the installation of an existing AC unit and proposed alterations to include a wooden casing to conceal and insulate AC unit

Authority
London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Callister V
Postcode
E9 7EF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and that of the local area, with reference to the Victoria Park Conservation Area
  • The living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers

What decided it

The proposal would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and significant noise disturbance to neighbouring occupiers, with insufficient information provided to demonstrate that a timber casing could adequately mitigate these harms.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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