Planning appeal decision
216 Brick Lane, London, E1 6SA
Planning appeal 3289905 at 216 Brick Lane, London, E1 6SA (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 20 September 2022 by Inspector Cullen F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the replacement windows on the character and appearance of No 216.
Without planning permission, the unauthorised replacement of six (6) traditional timber framed sash windows with six (6) uPVC double glazed casement windows on the front elevation of the first, second and third floors of the property
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cullen F
- Postcode
- E1 6SA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the replacement windows on the character and appearance of No 216
- Whether the replacement windows preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area
What decided it
The replacement windows are profoundly different in form, material and appearance to the original traditional timber sash windows and cause harm to the conservation area's character and significance that is not outweighed by modest public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- S.DH1S.DH3D.DH2D4D8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 201Paragraph 202
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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