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Notice upheld19 March 20253339715

38 Digby Crescent, London, N4 2HR

Planning appeal 3339715 at 38 Digby Crescent, London, N4 2HR (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 19 March 2025 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Brownswood Conservation Area.

without planning permission, installation of railings to the rear parapet around the third-floor flat roof area

Authority
London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Rafferty C
Postcode
N4 2HR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Brownswood Conservation Area
  • The living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties

What decided it

The elevated position and contemporary appearance of the railings cause less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area, which cannot be outweighed by any public benefit, requiring the enforcement notice to be upheld.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy LP2Policy D3Policy HC1London Plan 2021

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