®Planning appeal decision
29 Coborn Road, London, E3 2DA
Planning appeal 3304187 at 29 Coborn Road, London, E3 2DA (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 29 June 2023 by Inspector Freer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building or any of the features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
the installation of a Multisplit air conditioning system with two internal wall mounted units for the two upstairs bedrooms and the related single heat exchange unit hidden on the roof
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Freer P
- Postcode
- E3 2DA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building or any of the features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
- whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Tredegar Conservation Area
What decided it
The intrinsic harm to the heritage significance of the Grade II listed building caused by the rooftop air conditioning units and associated external works could not be outweighed by any public benefits, as the improvement to occupiers' living conditions constituted only a private benefit.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of the London Plan (2021)Policy S.DH1 of the Tower Hamlets Local Plan (2020)Policy S.DH3 of the Tower Hamlets Local Plan (2020)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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