Planning appeal decision
9 William Place, London, E3 5ES
Planning appeal 3214931 at 9 William Place, London, E3 5ES (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 14 March 2022 by Inspector Douglas L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Roman Road Market Conservation Area.
Extension at roof level to provide two self contained 1- bed Flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Douglas L
- Postcode
- E3 5ES
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Roman Road Market Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring flats, with particular regard to outlook and light
- whether the proposed development could provide suitable refuse storage and bicycle parking facilities
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the conservation area, harm living conditions through loss of outlook, and fail to provide appropriate bicycle storage facilities.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S.DH1Policy S.DH3Policy D.DH8Policy D.TR3Policy S.TR1
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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