®Planning appeal decision
18 NEW ROAD, LONDON, E1 2AX
conversion of existing first and second floors from offices (use class E(g)(i)) into residential (use class C3) (already consented under NOPA application PA/20/02429) construction of three-storey rear extension and a mansard roof which will enable enlargement of the rear studio flats approved under application PA/20/02429 into 1-bed, 1-person flats and also enable the creation of an additional 1-bedroom 1-person flat at mansard level
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Myrdle Street Conservation Area and the setting of listed buildings
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupants of surrounding residential properties
- Whether, having regard to development plan policy, the proposed development would result in a harmful loss of employment space
- Whether the proposed development would make satisfactory provision for refuse storage and cycle storage
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and setting of listed buildings, combined with significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, outweighed the benefits of housing provision.
Framework references: 202
Plan policies cited: Policy S.DH1, Policy S.DH3, Policy HC1, Policy D.DH8, Policy D3, Policy D.EMP3, Policy D.MW3, Policy D.TR3, Policy T5
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.