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Dismissed28 April 20253354676

Castles Estate Agents, 44 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0RN

Planning appeal 3354676 at Castles Estate Agents, 44 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0RN (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 28 April 2025 by Inspector Lo S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement on amenity, having regard to its siting in a conservation area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

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Authority
London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Lo S
Postcode
E5 0RN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the advertisement on amenity, having regard to its siting in a conservation area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers

What decided it

The proposal would unacceptably detract from the character and appearance of the conservation area and harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through its illuminated and changing nature, conflicting with development plan policies protecting amenity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D4Policy HC1Policy LP1Policy LP2Policy LP3Policy LP7

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