®Planning appeal decision
42- 44 Brick Lane, London, E1 6RF
Planning appeal 3287038 at 42- 44 Brick Lane, London, E1 6RF (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 17 June 2022 by Inspector Sabu R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and Brick Lane and Fournier Street Conservation Area.
described as, ‘construction of a rear extension and roof extension, including reconfiguration of existing flats to accommodate 1x one bedroom, 2x two bedrooms, 1x three bedroom and 1x studio/ 1 person flats’
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Sabu R
- Postcode
- E1 6RF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and Brick Lane and Fournier Street Conservation Area
- whether the proposal would provide adequate provision for refuse and recycling storage
- whether the proposal would provide adequate provision for cycle parking
What decided it
The fourth-floor roof extension would adversely affect the character and appearance of the Conservation Area by disrupting the consistent roofline, and no public benefits were identified to outweigh this less than substantial but considerable harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HC1S.DH3D.MW3D.TR3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 202Paragraph 197Paragraph 11
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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