Planning appeal decision
63 Cephas Avenue, London, E1 4AR
Planning appeal 3297711 at 63 Cephas Avenue, London, E1 4AR (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 14 October 2022 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the condition is necessary having regard to the delivery of sustainable development and the effect on the transport and highway network.
Rear basement extension and other associated works to facilitate the conversion of the existing dwelling house into 1 x 3 bed flat and 1 x 1 bed flat without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref PA/21/00369, dated 7 May 2021
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- E1 4AR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the condition is necessary having regard to the delivery of sustainable development and the effect on the transport and highway network
What decided it
The car-free condition is necessary to deliver sustainable development in accordance with development plan policies and is justified by the site's excellent public transport connectivity and existing parking stress.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D.TR3 of the Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031 (2020)Policy T6 of The London Plan (2021)
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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