2a gayhurst road, london, e8 3eh

described on the application form as a “first floor extension to part of the existing ground floor footprint in brick to match with flat roof and living green façade

Authority: London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Poole S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Graham Road and Mapledene Conservation Area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residential property occupiers, with particular regard to natural light, outlook, privacy and noise disturbance

What decided it

The proposal would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of outlook and natural light.

Plan policies cited: Policy D3, Policy HC1, Policy LP1, Policy LP3, Policy LP2

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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