Planning appeal decision
244 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 0AA
Planning appeal 3265985 at 244 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 0AA (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 7 April 2022 by Inspector Small M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the supply of employment floorspace in the Borough.
reapplication of planning permission for two storey office accommodation and reinstatement of residential accommodation granted on 23rd August 2000 by the council. Reference no: FP/00/13435/SS
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Small M
- Postcode
- E2 0AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the supply of employment floorspace in the Borough
- whether the proposed development would provide an even mix of dwelling sizes
- whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers of the proposed development, with particular regard to internal and external space
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 242A Bethnal Green Road with particular regard to outlook, privacy and daylight / sunlight
- whether the proposed development makes adequate provision for refuse and recycling
- whether the proposed development makes adequate provision for cycle storage
What decided it
The proposed development conflicts with the up-to-date development plan in respect of employment floorspace loss, housing mix requirements, and living conditions for both future and neighbouring occupiers, with no material considerations indicating a decision should be made otherwise.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D.EMP3Policy D.H2Policy D.H3Policy D.DH8Policy D.MW3Policy D.TR3
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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