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Dismissed26 March 20253355167

18 - 22 Ashwin Street, London, E8 3DL

erection of timber structures at rooftop level and use of rooftop as restaurant / bar (Sui Generis), with opening hours 1000 to 0000 Monday to Saturday, 1000 to 2200 Sundays and Bank Holidays. (Retrospective)

Authority
London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Cross D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby residents with regards to noise and disturbance
  • Whether the proposal would make sufficient provision for cycle parking and waste storage
  • Whether the proposal would be car-free development

What decided it

The proposal has not demonstrated that it would not lead to significant harm to the living conditions of nearby residents in respect of noise and disturbance from the elevated open roof terrace use.

Plan policies cited: Policy D14 of the London Plan 2021, Policy LP2 of the Hackney Local Plan 2020, Policies T1, T4 and T5 of the London Plan, Policies LP42 and LP43 of the Local Plan, Policy LP57 of the Local Plan, Policy T6 of the London Plan, Policy LP45 of the Local Plan

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