Planning appeal decision
120-122 Morning Lane, Hackney, London, E9 6LH
Planning appeal 3376668 at 120-122 Morning Lane, Hackney, London, E9 6LH (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 23 March 2026 by Inspector Reed J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement on the amenity of the area, with particular regard to heritage assets.
wall-mounted billboard (non-illuminated) measuring 6 x 3 metres for general poster advertising
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Not Applicable
- Inspector
- Reed J
- Postcode
- E9 6LH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisement on the amenity of the area, with particular regard to heritage assets
What decided it
The advertisement harms the amenity of the area through its excessive height, incongruous appearance, and discordant visual impact against the historic backdrop of nearby listed buildings, outweighing any purported benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy LP4Policy LP7Policy D3Policy HC1
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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