®Planning appeal decision
54-56 Scrutton Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 4PH
Planning appeal 3333340 at 54-56 Scrutton Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 4PH (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 29 May 2024 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect the proposed development would have upon the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupants with particular reference to noise and disturbance.
a change of use from restaurant (use class E) to a mixed use comprising Shisha Lounge (Sui Generis) and Restaurant (use class E) and the construction of a shelter in the rear with fully retractable roof
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- EC2A 4PH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect the proposed development would have upon the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupants with particular reference to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The appellant failed to demonstrate that the proposed development could operate either with the roof closed (complying with smoke legislation) or with the roof open (without significant adverse noise impacts to neighbouring occupiers).
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP2Policy LP58Policy D14Policy D6
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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