28b Chesholm Road, London, N16 0DR

Planning appeal 6003209 at 28b Chesholm Road, London, N16 0DR (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 30 March 2026 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 30 Chesholm Road with particular regard to privacy.

the formation of a single storey extension to the side of the rear addition of the ground floor flat (No28b); including the removal of a defective external timber staircase and replacing with a new metal staircase with limited walkway across the new "flat" roof, to provide access from the upper flat (28a) to the shared rear garden. New extension to accommodate new kitchen, with flat becoming a two-bedroom flat. Limited work to basement to limited storage space

Authority: London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Lancaster K
Postcode: N16 0DR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 30 Chesholm Road with particular regard to privacy.

What decided it

The position of the replacement staircase and platform close to the shared boundary would afford users elevated views into the neighbouring property's rear garden, causing unacceptable harm to privacy that cannot be adequately mitigated by conditions or screening.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP2Policy D3Policy D6

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