Unit 16 Railway Arch Bohemia Place, Hackney, LONDON, E8 1DU

Without planning permission, the installation of a plant equipment (comprising a petrol generator and fuel tank to service the unit), located to the front of the property on a private highway

Authority: London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hanson S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development preserves or enhances the character and appearance of the site, wider street scene and public realm
The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants in terms of noise

What decided it

The development conflicts with the development plan regarding both character and appearance and noise impacts on living conditions, with no material considerations to outweigh these harms, resulting in refusal of planning permission; however, the compliance period was extended to six months to reflect the business's genuine need for the equipment pending power infrastructure upgrade.

Plan policies cited: Policy PP1, Policy PP3, Policy LP1, Policy LP2, Policy D1, Policy D3, Policy D4, Policy D8, Policy D14

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