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Dismissed3 February 20233291455

Flat 3, 32 Grove Road, London, E3 5AX

Planning appeal 3291455 at Flat 3, 32 Grove Road, London, E3 5AX (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 3 February 2023 by Inspector Dowsett J, 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, with particular regard to the Tredegar Square Conservation Area.

Roof level terrace on outrigger extension with amendments to a window to provide access

Authority
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Dowsett J
Postcode
E3 5AX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the Tredegar Square Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed roof terrace would cause less than substantial but nonetheless significant harm to the character and appearance of the Tredegar Square Conservation Area and to the locally listed building, with no identified public benefits to justify this harm under NPPF paragraph 197 and the relevant development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan 2021 Policy D4London Plan 2021 Policy HC1London Plan 2021 Policy D1Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2020 Policy S.HD1Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2020 Policy S.DH3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 197

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