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Allowed3 December 20243345611

63 Craven Walk, London, N16 6BX

Planning appeal 3345611 at 63 Craven Walk, London, N16 6BX (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 3 December 2024 by Inspector Long M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed front lightwell on the character and appearance of the area.

excavation at basement level including front and rear lightwells; erection of a ground floor rear extension with sukkah roof

Authority
London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Long M
Postcode
N16 6BX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed front lightwell on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The minimal visual impact of the proposed front lightwell due to its discrete design, set-back position, and the material consideration of the fallback approved scheme with a smaller lightwell at the same property.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP1 (Design Quality and Local Character) of the Hackney Local Plan 2033 (2020)Policy D3 (Optimising site capacity through the design-led approach) of The London Plan (2021)Policy D4 (Delivering good design) of The London Plan (2021)Policy LP53 (Water and Flooding) of the Hackney Local Plan 2033 (2020)

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