®Planning appeal decision
411-415 Roman Road, London, E3 5QS
mansard extension consisting of 2X2 Bedroom, 1X3 Bedroom flats together with on the ground and first-floor alterations including conversion 3X1 Bedroom flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- McDonald K
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Driffield Road Conservation Area, the host building, terrace row and street scene
- Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to internal space, outlook, sunlight and daylight and refuse storage
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of 2 Ellesmere Road, with particular reference to outlook, privacy and sunlight
- Whether the proposal would promote sustainable travel choices, with specific regard to cycle storage
- Whether the proposed mix of units would meet local housing need
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area's character and appearance, combined with unacceptable living conditions for future residents and neighbours, failure to meet local housing need, and inadequate cycle storage, collectively outweighed the benefit of providing additional housing.
Framework references: 199
Plan policies cited: Policy D4, Policy HC1, Policy S.DH1, Policy S.DH3, Policy D.DH8, Policy S.MW1, Policy D.MW3, Policy D.TR3, Policy D.H2
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.