Planning appeal decision
15 Rookwood Road, Hackney, London, N16 6SP
Planning appeal 3345964 at 15 Rookwood Road, Hackney, London, N16 6SP (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 3 October 2024 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and the terrace of which it forms part, with reference to the first floor part of the proposal.
the erection of a first floor infill extension and side and rear ground floor extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- N16 6SP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and the terrace of which it forms part, with reference to the first floor part of the proposal
What decided it
The first floor infill extension, through its modest scale, matching materials, alignment with existing features, and subordinate appearance within the terrace context, would not result in significant harm to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP1LP17D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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