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Notice upheld28 February 20253321369

Flat 2, 21 Well Street, Hackney, London, E9 7QX

Planning appeal 3321369 at Flat 2, 21 Well Street, Hackney, London, E9 7QX (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 28 February 2025 by Inspector Thompson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupants of nearby dwellings with particular regard to privacy.

without planning permission the installation of timber decking and fencing at second floor level to facilitate the use of the flat roof as a roof terrace

Authority
London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Thompson F
Postcode
E9 7QX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupants of nearby dwellings with particular regard to privacy
  • Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Mare Street Conservation Area
  • Whether the development provides suitable access

What decided it

The decking creates significant overlooking and loss of privacy for neighbouring dwellings from an elevated position, materially harms the conservation area's character through poor design quality, and provides unsafe access arrangements, with no public benefits to justify these harms.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP2Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy HC1Policy D3

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