®Planning appeal decision
71 Strahan Road, London, E3 5DA
Planning appeal 3300458 at 71 Strahan Road, London, E3 5DA (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 9 January 2023 by Inspector Dring G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for future occupants of the development with particular regard to outlook, privacy and the provision of outdoor space.
basement extension to form one 1 bedroom 2 person self contained flat
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Dring G
- Postcode
- E3 5DA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for future occupants of the development with particular regard to outlook, privacy and the provision of outdoor space
What decided it
The proposal would result in unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers with regard to outlook, privacy and the quality of outdoor space, contrary to policies S.DH1, D.DH8 and D3 and NPPF paragraph 130.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S.DH1Policy D.DH8Policy D3Policy D6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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