Planning appeal decision
13 Southgate Grove, London, N1 5BP
Planning appeal 3341222 at 13 Southgate Grove, London, N1 5BP (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 23 July 2024 by Inspector Gilbert J, 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 the locally listed host building at 13 Southgate Grove and the De Beauvoir Conservation Area.
replacement of existing lower ground floor window with French doors
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Gilbert J
- Postcode
- N1 5BP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the locally listed host building at 13 Southgate Grove and the De Beauvoir Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed development would cause less than substantial harm to the conservation area and harmful effect on the locally listed building, with no public benefits to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan 2021 D4London Plan 2021 HC1Hackney Local Plan 2033 LP1Hackney Local Plan 2033 LP3Hackney Local Plan 2033 LP4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 208Paragraph 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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