114 Hackney Road, London, E2 7QL

Planning appeal 3362075 at 114 Hackney Road, London, E2 7QL (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was allowed on 25 July 2025 by Inspector Tinsley F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of 114 Hackney Road with particular reference to whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hackney Road Conservation Area (London Borough of Tower Hamlets).

‘Demolition of Existing First Floor (Dangerous Structure) (Retrospective). Erection of New First and Second Floors. Creation of New Shopfront, New Cycle and Refuse Storage and all Associated Works’ This

Authority: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: employment-industrial · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Tinsley F
Postcode: E2 7QL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of 114 Hackney Road with particular reference to whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hackney Road Conservation Area (London Borough of Tower Hamlets)
the effect of the proposal on the setting of designated heritage assets in proximity to the appeal site

What decided it

The proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area by reinstating the key first floor elevation using salvaged original materials and would not cause harm to the setting of nearby designated heritage assets.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: S.DH1S.DH3D.DH9S.DH4D3D4HC1T5D.TR3D14SI1T7D.SG4D.DH8D.ES2D.ES9STR1D.TR2D.TR4SI7
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 215

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