Planning appeal decision
283A Kingsland Road, London, E2 8AS
Planning appeal 3269292 at 283A Kingsland Road, London, E2 8AS (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 4 November 2021 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area including whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Kingsland Conservation Area and the effect of it upon non-designated heritage assets.
Continuous use of the existing seating area on the terrace floor including the metal balustrade for safety reasons
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Thandi B
- Postcode
- E2 8AS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area including whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Kingsland Conservation Area and the effect of it upon non-designated heritage assets
- The effect of the development upon the living conditions of nearby occupants with regard to noise
What decided it
The simple, sensitive design of the balustrade and the limited additional noise impact from the proposed terrace use, given the mixed-use character of the area and proposed operating hours, justified allowing the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy LP2
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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