Planning appeal decision
Waterfall House , 15 Toby Lane, London, E1 4DP
Planning appeal 3285215 at Waterfall House , 15 Toby Lane, London, E1 4DP (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was allowed on 5 April 2022 by Inspector Hartley D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be acceptable in respect of its effect on the external appearance of the building, including the design and architectural features of its principal elevation.
prior approval for the erection of a two storey roof extension to existing dwelling to provide six new houses
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hartley D
- Postcode
- E1 4DP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would be acceptable in respect of its effect on the external appearance of the building, including the design and architectural features of its principal elevation
What decided it
The proposal would be acceptable in respect of its external appearance and design, satisfying the requirements of the NPPF and development plan, with the additional storeys providing a vertical emphasis consistent with the surrounding urban context and the contrasting cladding material minimising the visual impact of the additional height.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
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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