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Notice upheld27 March 20263337599

74 Powerscroft Road, Hackney, London, E5 0PP

Planning appeal 3337599 at 74 Powerscroft Road, Hackney, London, E5 0PP (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 27 March 2026 by Inspector Hawkins S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the outbuilding on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

without planning permission, the construction of an outbuilding

Authority
London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Hawkins S
Postcode
E5 0PP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the outbuilding on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • The effect on the living conditions of existing and future occupiers of neighbouring residential property, having regard to outlook

What decided it

The outbuilding significantly and harmfully erodes the character and appearance of the surrounding area and causes unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, in conflict with the Development Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3 of the London PlanPolicy LP1 of the Hackney Local PlanPolicy LP2 of the Hackney Local Plan

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