Planning appeal decision
Land at 17-23 Gransden Avenue, Hackney, London, E8 3QA
Planning appeal 3288944 at Land at 17-23 Gransden Avenue, Hackney, London, E8 3QA (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 24 April 2023 by Inspector Gray E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the significance of the conservation area.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Gray E
- Postcode
- E8 3QA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the significance of the conservation area
What decided it
The harm to the conservation area's significance, albeit less than substantial, was not outweighed by demonstrated public benefits of connectivity, particularly given the densely populated location and lack of evidence of essential need for emergency services.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP3Policy LP11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 115Paragraph 193Paragraph 194Paragraph 195Paragraph 196
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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