10-24 Lamb Lane, London, E8 3PL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• whether the site is an appropriate location for the proposed development having regard to local and national planning policies
• the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area, bearing in mind the special attention that should be paid to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of the Mare Street Conservation Area and the setting of the nearby Grade II* listed building, 'The New Lansdowne Club' (Ref: 1265590)
• the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupants with regard to the ventilation of single aspect rooms and nearby residents with regard to daylight
• whether there are any other material considerations, including the housing land supply situation and benefits of the proposal, which would indicate that it should be determined other than in accordance with the development plan

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the townscape and the less than substantial harm to the Mare Street Conservation Area, combined with conflict with the employment land policy LP27, outweighed the public benefits and meant the tilted balance did not apply.

The harm to the Conservation Area and townscape and the conflict with employment policy LP27 were given significant and considerable weight and outweighed the benefits of housing delivery, affordable housing contribution and affordable workspace, tipping the balance against the proposal.