®Planning appeal decision
411-415 Roman Road, London, E3 5QS
Planning appeal 3279959 at 411-415 Roman Road, London, E3 5QS (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 22 March 2022 by Inspector McDonald K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Driffield Road Conservation Area, the host building, terrace row and street scene.
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
- Postcode
- E3 5QS
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4Policy HC1Policy S.DH1Policy S.DH3Policy D.DH8Policy S.MW1Policy D.MW3Policy D.TR3Policy D.H2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199
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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