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Allowed8 September 20213271874

469 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 9QH

Planning appeal 3271874 at 469 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 9QH (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was allowed on 8 September 2021 by Inspector Philpott M, following an inquiry. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal building and the surrounding area.

retention and refurbishment of existing building and the erection of a three storey extension to provide office floorspace with retail floorspace at ground floor (Use Class E)

Authority
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Inquiry
Development
employment-industrial · Major offices/R&D/light industry
Inspector
Philpott M
Postcode
E2 9QH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal building and the surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposal on the setting and significance of 465 Bethnal Green Road, which is a non-designated heritage asset
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of properties at Nos 465 and 471-473 Bethnal Green Road, with particular regard to daylight
  • whether or not the proposal would prejudice the development of adjacent land, with particular regard to its window arrangement

What decided it

The proposal was found to comply with the development plan across all four main issues, with no unacceptable harm identified on character, heritage, living conditions or adjacent land development.

the identified adverse daylight and sunlight impacts on neighbouring properties were found not to be unacceptable and did not outweigh the proposal's overall compliance with the development plan, and no other material considerations indicated a decision other than in accordance with the plan

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 134Paragraph 202Paragraph 130Paragraph 56Paragraph 57

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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