®Planning appeal decision
Dismissed25 October 20223291759
12 Cowden House, Flat 12, William Whiffin Square, London, E3 4RD
the change of use class from C3 (Dwelling House) to C4 (Small House in Multiple Occupation)
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Wilkinson H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the supply of family housing
- whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for the occupiers, with regard to the provision of internal and private outdoor space
- whether the proposed development would provide sufficient cycle storage facilities
- whether the proposed development would provide sufficient facilities for the storage and collection of waste
What decided it
The proposed development would result in the loss of a single 3-bedroom dwelling capable of occupation by a larger family, adversely affecting the supply of family housing contrary to Policies D.H2 and D.H7 of the Tower Hamlets Local Plan.
Plan policies cited: Policy D.H7, Policy D.H2, Policy D.H3, Policy D6, Policy D.TR3, Policy D.MW3
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.