Planning appeal decision
Mare Street Studios , 203-213 Mare Street, London , E8 3QE
Planning appeal 3330875 at Mare Street Studios , 203-213 Mare Street, London , E8 3QE (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 16 July 2024 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the area, with due regard to the Mare Street Conservation Area.
erection of 6 no. antennas, 3 no. dishes and associated ancillary development
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- E8 3QE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the area, with due regard to the Mare Street Conservation Area
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the host building and the Mare Street Conservation Area caused by the prominent and jarring appearance of the proposed antennas outweighs the limited public benefits of providing 5G coverage at this specific location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D4Policy D8Policy HC1Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy PP1
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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