Planning appeal decision
70A Middleton Road, London, E8 4BP
Planning appeal 3343362 at 70A Middleton Road, London, E8 4BP (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 10 September 2024 by Inspector Poole S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal scheme on the character and appearance of the host building and the street scene.
the erection of a bicycle store with integrated planters at the front
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Poole S
- Postcode
- E8 4BP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal scheme on the character and appearance of the host building and the street scene
What decided it
The cycle storage structure, whilst taller than the replaced wall, is proportionate in scale, uses quality materials, includes softening planting, and represents a relatively inconsequential element in the wider street scene that accords with policies promoting cycling and good design.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP3London Plan (2021) policy D3London Plan (2021) policy D4London Plan (2021) policy 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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