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Dismissed28 July 20253365555

134E Kingsland Road, London, E2 8DY

Planning appeal 3365555 at 134E Kingsland Road, London, E2 8DY (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 28 July 2025 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of the neighbouring occupants, with specific regard to noise and privacy.

1st floor rear roof terrace

Authority
London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Smith J
Postcode
E2 8DY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of the neighbouring occupants, with specific regard to noise and privacy

What decided it

The unacceptable effect on the living conditions of the second-floor flat occupants of 134E Kingsland Road through noise generation from the roof terrace, particularly during evening hours when bedrooms are in use.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP2 of the Hackney Local Plan 2020Policy D14 of the London Plan 2021Policy LP1 of the Hackney Local Plan 2020Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021

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