Planning appeal decision
146 Mare Street , Hackney , London , E8 3SG
Planning appeal 3337041 at 146 Mare Street , Hackney , London , E8 3SG (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 15 July 2024 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
rooftop telecommunications installation. Proposed 10m High FLI Stub Tower on Steel Grillage on RC Plinths case onto plantroom roof over 4No. RC Columns inside plantroom stub tower to support 6No. Antenna Apertures at 20°/155°/255° & 4No. 600ᴓ Dishes. Grillage C/W access steps, handrail, open mesh flooring & kick plate, Proposed EE/H3G outdoor Cabinets on Steel Grillage and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- E8 3SG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- 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
- Living conditions of nearby residents in respect of light
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and host building, to which great weight was attached, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal in this specific location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP2Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy D4Policy HC1
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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