Planning appeal decision
44A Fairfield Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 2QB
Planning appeal 3305108 at 44A Fairfield Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 2QB (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 14 July 2023 by Inspector English D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 44 Fairfield Road in respect of their outlook and light.
Extension of No 44A Fairfield Road providing 1No maisonette and 1No house
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- English D
- Postcode
- E3 2QB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 44 Fairfield Road in respect of their outlook and light
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area having regard to designated and non-designated heritage assets
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers in respect of private outdoor space
What decided it
The harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 44 Fairfield Road arising from the overbearing outlook impact of the proposed extension outweighed the modest benefits of additional housing delivery.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D6Policy D4Policy HC1Policy S.DH1Policy D.DH2Policy D.DH8Policy S.DH3Policy D.H3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203
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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