®Planning appeal decision
2-4 Paul Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 4JH
Planning appeal 3287893 at 2-4 Paul Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 4JH (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 14 June 2022 by Inspector Boffin D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the unauthorised works preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building, whether they preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the South Shoreditch Conservation Area, and whether the significance of the heritage assets is harmed.
Retention of unauthorised works to listed building comprising external installations (security cameras, alarm boxes, lamps, window boarding, heaters, signage) and internal alterations (security cameras, flue system, speakers, air curtains, projector, metal bracketing, partition walls, window boarding)
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Appeal against Enforcement Listed Building Notice/Enforcement Conservation Area Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Boffin D
- Postcode
- EC2A 4JH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the unauthorised works preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building, whether they preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the South Shoreditch Conservation Area, and whether the significance of the heritage assets is harmed
What decided it
The cumulative visual impact of the unauthorised works, particularly the modern installations obscuring and competing with the building's significant architectural detailing and historic character, could not be justified by the public benefit of continued viable use where alternative solutions were available.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy HC1Policy LP1Policy LP3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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