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Planning permission granted17 February 20263341174

402 Railway Arches, Mentmore Terrace, London, E8 3PH

Planning appeal 3341174 at 402 Railway Arches, Mentmore Terrace, London, E8 3PH (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 17 February 2026 by Inspector Douglas L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

Without planning permission, the material change of use of the Property to a commercial kitchen and delivery centre (Sui Generis Use) and associated operational development consisting of the installation of an extraction flue

Authority
London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Douglas L
Postcode
E8 3PH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to odour and noise
  • whether appropriate waste management measures could be put in place

What decided it

The Risk Assessment for Odour and Noise Impact Assessment provided undisputed evidence that amendments to the air intake and extract systems, combined with conditions controlling hours of operation and maintenance, would mitigate the otherwise unacceptable harm to neighbouring residents' living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP1Policy D3Policy LP2Policy D13Policy D14Policy LP57Policy LP43Policy T4Policy LP38Policy SI 8

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