®Planning appeal decision
1 & 2 Medway Mews, LONDON, E3 5BQ
proposed roof extension and enlargement of 1st floor front windows
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Walker R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Medway Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with particular reference to outlook, light and privacy
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Medway Conservation Area, which could not be outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal, in accordance with paragraph 202 of the NPPF and the statutory duty to preserve or enhance conservation areas.
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area character was balanced against the limited public benefits of making effective use of the existing dwellings and meeting occupiers' accommodation needs; the harm outweighed the benefits.
Framework references: 199, 202
Plan policies cited: Policy S.DH1, Policy S.DH3, Policy D.DH8
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