Planning appeal decision
18 Old Bellgate Place, London, E14 3SW
Planning appeal 3306768 at 18 Old Bellgate Place, London, E14 3SW (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 31 January 2023 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the local area with reference to streetscene.
a new glass/steel balcony on first floor rear house elevation
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- E14 3SW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the local area with reference to streetscene
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers with reference to privacy
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance of the terrace and local area, combined with significant harm to neighbouring residential occupiers' privacy, outweighed the limited private benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- S.DH.1D.DH8D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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