®Planning appeal decision
12 Cowden House, Flat 12, William Whiffin Square, London, E3 4RD
Planning appeal 3291759 at 12 Cowden House, Flat 12, William Whiffin Square, London, E3 4RD (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 25 October 2022 by Inspector Wilkinson H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the supply of family housing.
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
- Postcode
- E3 4RD
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D.H7Policy D.H2Policy D.H3Policy D6Policy D.TR3Policy D.MW3
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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