®Planning appeal decision
12 Wheat Sheaf Close , London, E14 9UU
Planning appeal 3267753 at 12 Wheat Sheaf Close , London, E14 9UU (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 1 June 2021 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- E14 9UU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The prominent and dominating nature of the rear dormer, which would create a jarring visual break in the established roofscape and interrupt the common character of the terrace, causing unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D.DH1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 127Paragraph 124
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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