®Planning appeal decision
8 Ayrsome Road, Stoke Newington, London, N16 0RD
Planning appeal 3365900 at 8 Ayrsome Road, Stoke Newington, London, N16 0RD (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 28 August 2025 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that varying the condition would have on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area and whether it would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers with particular regards to light.
Erection of single-storey side extension and extension of basement to enlarge existing 1-bedroom flat to 2-bedroom flat with front lightwell and conversion of storage room to sitting room
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- N16 0RD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that varying the condition would have on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area and whether it would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers with particular regards to light
What decided it
The proposed front lightwell would introduce an isolated and inconsistent form of development into the street scene contrary to local character, and the basement accommodation would fail to receive adequate daylight as required by policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1 of the Hackney Local Plan 2033Policy LP2 of the Hackney Local Plan 2033
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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