First and Second Floor Flat, 606 Commercial Road, London, E14 7HS

Planning appeal 3256845 at First and Second Floor Flat, 606 Commercial Road, London, E14 7HS (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 28 June 2021 by Inspector Whelan P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve the grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

to replace sash windows with French doors to the rear of the property allowing access to a flat roof and install railings around the edge of the roof

Authority: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Whelan P
Postcode: E14 7HS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would preserve the grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
its effect on the character and appearance of the area
its effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of 604 Commercial Road, with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The proposal would fail to preserve the special historic and architectural interest of the grade II listed building, contrary to the statutory duty under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and the development plan, and the private benefits did not outweigh the heritage harm.

the harm to the special historic and architectural interest of the listed building and the appearance of the area outweighed the private benefits of improved amenity to the dwelling occupier

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: S.DH1S.DH3D.DH8
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 193Paragraph 196Paragraph 192

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