Planning appeal decision
283A Kingsland Road, London, E2 8AS
Planning appeal 3310506 at 283A Kingsland Road, London, E2 8AS (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 24 May 2023 by Inspector MacLeod R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building, neighbouring locally listed buildings and surrounding conservation areas.
the installation of 2 openable pergolas on the rooftop terrace of the premises
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- MacLeod R
- Postcode
- E2 8AS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building, neighbouring locally listed buildings and surrounding conservation areas
What decided it
The public benefits of providing shelter for café customers and securing the optimum viable use of the premises clearly outweighed the less than substantial harm to heritage asset significance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 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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