®Planning appeal decision
Land At 28 Clonbrock Road, Hackney, London, N16 8RR
demolition of existing studio building and front boundary wall, construction of new three storey building including excavation to form new basement
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cross D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby residents in respect of outlook and light
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The substantial harm to the living conditions of residents at No 28 in respect of loss of outlook and light, combined with moderate harm to character and appearance, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of providing a single dwelling in a sustainable location.
The substantial harm to living conditions and moderate harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of housing delivery and use of an underused site, even under the tilted balance triggered by the Council's inability to demonstrate a 5-year housing land supply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy LP2 of the Hackney Local Plan 2020, Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021, Policy H2 of the London Plan, Policy LP1 of the Local Plan
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.