25 Amhurst Park, LONDON, N16 5DJ

change of use of 4 (No.) ground floor flats (C3) to Synagogue (F1(f)), erection of a two-storey rear extension, and basement excavation under extension and existing building, and associated elevational changes

Authority: London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector: Owen A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the supply of housing
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with respect to noise and disturbance and their outlook
the effect of the proposal on highway safety

What decided it

The unjustified loss of residential housing combined with the harmful effects on character and appearance and neighbouring living conditions outweighed the benefits to the Charedi community.

Plan policies cited: LP24, H8, AAP5, PP4, LP1, D3, D1, D4, LP2, LP43, T3

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