®Planning appeal decision
60-62 Brick Lane, London, E1 6RF
Planning appeal 3265345 at 60-62 Brick Lane, London, E1 6RF (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was allowed on 18 August 2021 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area, including the Brick Lane and Fournier Street Conservation Area.
described as, “Replacement of the existing glazing and stall riser with large single pane shop front and double door, painting of the existing timber pillars and moulding surrounds at ground floor and window frame and brick arches red and the external street-facing brickwork at first floor level to be painted white
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- O'Doherty A
- Postcode
- E1 6RF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area, including the Brick Lane and Fournier Street Conservation Area
What decided it
The diversity of shopfront styles and the eclectic street scene on Brick Lane means the proposed contemporary shopfront with bold colouring would blend acceptably and not harm the character and appearance of the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S.DH1Policy S.DH3Policy D.DH9Policy D4Policy D8Policy 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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