Planning appeal decision
Land at Junction of Long Street and Waterson Street, London, E2 8HQ
Planning appeal 3318302 at Land at Junction of Long Street and Waterson Street, London, E2 8HQ (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 14 September 2023 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area bearing in mind it would be within the Hackney Road Conservation Area (HRCA).
erection of a five storey building for use as office accommodation (Use Class E)
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
- Inspector
- Harrison F
- Postcode
- E2 8HQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area bearing in mind it would be within the Hackney Road Conservation Area (HRCA)
What decided it
The architectural incongruity of the proposed building, particularly the terminated pilasters, would harm the character, appearance and significance of the Hackney Road Conservation Area, and the modest economic benefits could not outweigh this harm to the designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D4Policy HC1Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy LP26
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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