Planning appeal decision
167 Hermitage Road, London, N4 1LZ
Planning appeal 6006714 at 167 Hermitage Road, London, N4 1LZ (London Borough of Haringey) was dismissed on 10 July 2026 by Inspector M Cryan, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the installation of a freestanding click-and-collect locker unit measuring 2.0m (W) x 0.9m (D) x 2.4m (H) to the forecourt
- Authority
- London Borough of Haringey
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- retail
- Inspector
- M Cryan
- Postcode
- N4 1LZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether there would be an unacceptable adverse effect on natural light within the commercial unit
What decided it
The siting of the lockers in front of an existing window would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area by further reducing active frontages and deadening the streetscene, conflicting with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP11 of the 2013 Haringey Local Plan Strategic PoliciesPolicy DM1 of the 2017 Haringey Development Management Development Plan DocumentPolicy D4 of the London Plan 2021
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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