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Dismissed24 March 20253353887

Land At 28 Clonbrock Road, Hackney, London, N16 8RR

Planning appeal 3353887 at Land At 28 Clonbrock Road, Hackney, London, N16 8RR (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 24 March 2025 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby residents in respect of outlook and light.

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
Postcode
N16 8RR

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP2 of the Hackney Local Plan 2020Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy H2 of the London PlanPolicy LP1 of the Local Plan
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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