Planning appeal decision
Pub On The Park, 19 Martello Street, Hackney, London, E8 3PE
Planning appeal 3278700 at Pub On The Park, 19 Martello Street, Hackney, London, E8 3PE (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 22 February 2022 by Inspector Freer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the host property.
Erection of a roof structure over the rear balcony and erection of timber walls with plastic windows surrounding the front and side elevations of the side seating area
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Major retail and services
- Inspector
- Freer P
- Postcode
- E8 3PE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the host property
What decided it
The great and permanent harm caused to the considerable significance of the non-designated heritage asset by the structures outweighed the benefits secured by retaining them, particularly given that alternative options for covered areas had not been fully explored.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of the London Plan 2021Policy LP1 of the Local PlanPolicy LP4 of the Local PlanPolicy HC6 of the London Plan 2021Policy HC7 of the London Plan 2021Policy S1 of the London Plan 2021
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203
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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