®Planning appeal decision
74 , Carmen Street, London, E14 6NW
Planning appeal 3272206 at 74 , Carmen Street, London, E14 6NW (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 10 August 2021 by Inspector Chukwujekwu I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host property, the terrace and street scene.
addition of one storey over existing residential dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Chukwujekwu I
- Postcode
- E14 6NW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host property, the terrace and street scene
What decided it
The proposed storey's form, bulk and design would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the existing building, terrace and street scene, conflicting with design policies and outweighing minor benefits.
The minor benefits of additional living space, energy efficiency and sustainable location were outweighed by the harm to character and appearance of the host property, terrace and street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S.DH1 of the Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031 (2020)Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021
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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