198 Brick Lane, London, E1 6SA

Planning appeal 3308059 at 198 Brick Lane, London, E1 6SA (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 8 November 2023 by Inspector Blackwell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it preserves the character or appearance of the Brick Lane and Fournier Street Conservation Area.

without planning permission, the construction of a roof over the rear courtyard area to the premises, shown in the approximate location outlined in blue on the attached site plan in Appendix 1

Authority: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Blackwell J
Postcode: E1 6SA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it preserves the character or appearance of the Brick Lane and Fournier Street Conservation Area
the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to natural light and outlook

What decided it

The development causes both unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions through loss of natural light and outlook, which cannot be remedied by alternative materials or design modifications.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy S.DH1Policy D.DH8
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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