®Planning appeal decision
1-6 Watercress Place, Hackney, London, N1 5TS
Planning appeal 3370084 at 1-6 Watercress Place, Hackney, London, N1 5TS (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 12 November 2025 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the De Beauvoir Conservation Area.
the replacement of existing timber windows and doors with wood effect uPVC windows and doors with matching profiles
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rafiq F
- Postcode
- N1 5TS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the De Beauvoir Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed uPVC windows with timber appearance would authentically replicate the existing windows and would not be apparent as a different material given the modern appearance of the appeal property, thus preserving the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy D1Policy D3Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 16
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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