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Dismissed17 June 20243330357

Sapling House, 103 Worship Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 2DF

Planning appeal 3330357 at Sapling House, 103 Worship Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 2DF (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 17 June 2024 by Inspector Philpott M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development and works would preserve the listed building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses, and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.

Change of use of the upper floors of 103 Worship Street from Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) and Class D1 (Pilates/Studio) to Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) for the creation of 4 no. residential units. Retention of commercial use at ground floor level. External alterations to rear windows

Authority
London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Philpott M
Postcode
EC2A 2DF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development and works would preserve the listed building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses, and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
  • Whether the proposed development would provide a satisfactory standard of living accommodation in respect of internal space and privacy
  • The effect of the proposed development on the operations of nearby commercial venues, with regard to noise and disturbance
  • Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory waste and cycle storage arrangements
  • The effect of the proposed development on the functions of the Central Activity Zone (CAZ) and Priority Office Areas (POAs)
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with regard to privacy
  • Whether the proposed development should be supported by, and if so the effect of, planning obligations relating to affordable housing, carbon mitigation and car-free housing

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the listed building's special interest and significance, which must carry great weight, was not outweighed by the modest public benefits of the scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan Policy HC1London Plan Policy D6London Plan Policy D13London Plan Policy T5London Plan Policy T6London Plan Policy SD4London Plan Policy SD5London Plan Policy E1Hackney Local Plan Policy LP3Hackney Local Plan Policy LP2Hackney Local Plan Policy LP17Hackney Local Plan Policy LP19Hackney Local Plan Policy LP26Hackney Local Plan Policy LP27Hackney Local Plan Policy LP42Hackney Local Plan Policy LP45Hackney Local Plan Policy LP55Hackney Local Plan Policy LP57London Plan Policy H4London Plan Policy SI2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 200Paragraph 205Paragraph 208Paragraph 57

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