®Planning appeal decision
25 Corsham Street, Hackney, London, London, N1 6DR
Planning appeal 3368603 at 25 Corsham Street, Hackney, London, London, N1 6DR (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 13 January 2026 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the variation of plans sought by the appellant falls within the scope of section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
the construction of a first-floor rear extension, 2 no. front dormer, 2 no. rear dormer roof extensions and relocation of existing plant to facilitate the use of the property as office and sounds studios (Class E) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission reference 2024/1748, dated 16 October 2024
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- N1 6DR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the variation of plans sought by the appellant falls within the scope of section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990
What decided it
The proposed development with one enlarged rear dormer is inconsistent with the operative part of the original permission which specified two rear dormers, and therefore falls outside the scope of section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1 'London's form, character and capacity for growth'Policy D3 'Optimising site capacity through the design-led approach'Policy LP1 'Design Quality and Local Character'
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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