225 Marsh Wall, London , E14 9NF

Planning appeal 3307773 at 225 Marsh Wall, London , E14 9NF (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was allowed on 2 May 2023 by Inspector Braithwaite J, following an inquiry. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and distinctiveness of the Canary Wharf Tall Building Zone (CWTBZ) and the Canary Wharf Skyline of Strategic Importance (CWSSI).

Erection of a ground plus 55-storey residential building (Use Class C3), ground floor flexible commercial space (Use Class E), basement cycle storage, resident amenities, public realm improvements and other associated works

Authority: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Inquiry
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Braithwaite J
Postcode: E14 9FW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and distinctiveness of the Canary Wharf Tall Building Zone (CWTBZ) and the Canary Wharf Skyline of Strategic Importance (CWSSI)

What decided it

The finding that in no view towards the site would the proposed building have an adverse effect on the character and distinctiveness of the CWTBZ or CWSSI, meaning the scheme accorded with the development plan and NPPF paragraph 11 required approval.

Having found no townscape harm and therefore no conflict with the development plan, the Secretary of State weighed the benefits (significant weight to housing and affordable housing; moderate weight to carbon reduction; moderate weight to commercial/employment floorspace) against no identified harms, and concluded permission should be granted.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D.DH4Policy D.DH6Policy D3Policy D9
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 56Paragraph 57Paragraph 134Paragraph 11

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