Planning appeal decision
22 Senrab Street, London, E1 0QE
Planning appeal 3268103 at 22 Senrab Street, London, E1 0QE (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 11 August 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 whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Albert Gardens Conservation Area.
remodelling of rear roof areas to create 2 No additional bedrooms and new rooflights to front roof area
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- E1 0QE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Albert Gardens Conservation Area
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Albert Gardens Conservation Area, when weighed against the limited public benefits of the proposal, was not justified under paragraph 202 of the NPPF.
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area was weighed against the limited public benefits of increased accommodation and sustainability features, with the harm outweighing the benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S.DH1Policy S.DH3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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