®Planning appeal decision
55 Dynevor Road , London , N16 0DL
Planning appeal 3350464 at 55 Dynevor Road , London , N16 0DL (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 24 March 2025 by Inspector Hand S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the evidence suggests the flat roof has been used as a roof terrace, continuously, for 10 years or more prior to 11 August 2023.
the use of the roof of the rear extension as a terrace
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hand S
- Postcode
- N16 0DL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the evidence suggests the flat roof has been used as a roof terrace, continuously, for 10 years or more prior to 11 August 2023
What decided it
The material change of use to a roof terrace was not established as having occurred continuously for 10 years prior to the application date, as the permanent fixtures (railings and fixed ladder) were only installed in 2016.
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