®Planning appeal decision
145 Goldsmiths Row, Hackney, London, E2 8QR
Planning appeal 3365227 at 145 Goldsmiths Row, Hackney, London, E2 8QR (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 23 July 2025 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the use of the proposed development would be located in a suitable location.
change of use from retail bicycle shop (Class E) to cafe/restaurant and takeaway (Sui Generis); and the installation of extraction ducting and flue system
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- E2 8QR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the use of the proposed development would be located in a suitable location
What decided it
The appeal site is not located within a designated centre and is within 400 metres of two primary school entrance and exit points, conflicting with Policies LP39 Part A and E9 Part D.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP39 Part APolicy E9 Part D
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.
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