Planning appeal decision
19 Ickburgh Road, Hackney, London, E5 8AF
Planning appeal 3358064 at 19 Ickburgh Road, Hackney, London, E5 8AF (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 12 November 2025 by Inspector Buchanan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the steps required by the enforcement notice are excessive (ground f).
without planning permission, installation of glass balustrade atop rear extension and replacement of window at rear first floor level with door
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Buchanan R
- Postcode
- E5 8AF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the steps required by the enforcement notice are excessive (ground f)
- Whether the period for compliance is unreasonably short (ground g)
What decided it
The steps required by the enforcement notice are consistent with remedying the breach and not excessive, and the 3-month compliance period is reasonable given the routine nature of the required works and the availability of alternative arrangements.
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