®Planning appeal decision
1 & 2 Medway Mews, London, E3 5BQ
Planning appeal 3277943 at 1 & 2 Medway Mews, London, E3 5BQ (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 2 November 2021 by Inspector Walker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Medway Conservation Area.
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
- Postcode
- E3 5BQ
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S.DH1Policy S.DH3Policy D.DH8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 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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