Victoria Collectable, 75 Hackney Road, London, E2 8ET

Planning appeal 3277235 at Victoria Collectable, 75 Hackney Road, London, E2 8ET (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 23 November 2021 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hackney Road Conservation Area.

the erection of a new mansard to townhouse, rebuilding of infill building to rear of site including one additional storey and new basement, the repair and renovation of the townhouse - internally and externally, and change of use from part retail part residential (Class A1 and C3), to part retail part commercial offices (Class A1 and B1)

Authority: London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Thandi B
Postcode: E2 8ET

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hackney Road Conservation Area

What decided it

The rear element's simple form, materiality, appearance and recessed design would provide an appropriate transition between historic and modern elements and would be largely unnoticeable from the street due to the tight urban context, thereby preserving the character and appearance of the conservation area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy D4Policy HC1

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