®Planning appeal decision
17 Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2DA
Planning appeal 3279660 at 17 Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2DA (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 3 October 2022 by Inspector McCreery D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether prior approval should be granted for the proposed development when regard is paid to the requirements of Part 20, Class A paragraph AB.2(1)(e) relating to external appearance.
prior approval for the erection of an additional storey above the existing mixed-use building to provide two additional residential units
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- McCreery D
- Postcode
- E8 2BY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether prior approval should be granted for the proposed development when regard is paid to the requirements of Part 20, Class A paragraph AB.2(1)(e) relating to external appearance
- whether prior approval should be granted for the proposed development when regard is paid to the requirements of Part 20, Class A paragraph AB.2(1)(g) relating to impact on the amenity of neighbouring premises
- whether the proposal would accord with the limitation at AB.1(k) in relation to engineering operations
What decided it
The harmful effect on external appearance resulting from the proposal's visual relationship with the locally listed mosque and the diminished ability to appreciate the mosque's prominent dome as a focal point in the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57Paragraph 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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