Planning appeal decision
97 Milton Grove, London, N16 8QX
Planning appeal 3346658 at 97 Milton Grove, London, N16 8QX (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 27 September 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, the terrace of which it forms part and that of the local area.
the erection of a mansard roof extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- N16 8QX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling, the terrace of which it forms part and that of the local area
What decided it
The proposed mansard extension would appear as an unduly apparent and incongruous addition that would detract from the original roofscape and the unified appearance of the terrace, resulting in substantial harm to character and appearance that outweighs the limited public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1 of the Hackney Local Plan (2020)Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 124Paragraph 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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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