Planning appeal decision
Castle House, 129 Cadogan Terrace, London, E9 5HP
Planning appeal 3285678 at Castle House, 129 Cadogan Terrace, London, E9 5HP (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 7 July 2022 by Inspector Dowsett J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on outdoor open space at the site.
Erection of a single storey roof extension to provide one additional 2-bed residential unit (Class C3). Relocation of existing PV panels to new roof level
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Dowsett J
- Postcode
- E9 5HP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on outdoor open space at the site
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area and the extent to which it would preserve, or enhance, the character or appearance of the Victoria Park Conservation Area and the setting of the adjacent locally listed buildings
What decided it
The proposal would cause noticeable and enduring harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of locally listed buildings through its incongruous rooftop extension, which could not be justified by the limited public benefits offered.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D.H3Policy D3Policy HC1Policy S.DH3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 197Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 203
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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