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Notice varied and upheld22 April 20253326029

26a Lampard Grove, Hackney, London, N16 6XB

Planning appeal 3326029 at 26a Lampard Grove, Hackney, London, N16 6XB (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 22 April 2025 by Inspector Berry A, 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.

Without planning permission, the operational development of a structure comprising boundary wall and bin enclosure, gates and beams spanning the front yard, to the front of the Property”

Authority
London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Berry A
Postcode
N16 6XB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The development harms the character and appearance of the surrounding area due to the excessive height and prominence of the boundary wall, piers and beams, conflicting with local plan policies requiring development to respond to local character and context.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3Policy D4Policy LP1

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