®Planning appeal decision
41-47 Vallance Road , London , E1 5AB
Planning appeal 3308595 at 41-47 Vallance Road , London , E1 5AB (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 1 June 2023 by Inspector English D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the demolition of existing fourth storey at 41-47 Vallance Road (so consequent loss of units 17 and 18) and erection of newer larger fourth storey to align with floors below and new set-back fifth floor to provide six units and consequently four net additional via application proposal (units numbered 17-22), amendments to ground floor refuse space and addition of cycle storage at ground floor
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- English D
- Postcode
- E1 5AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers in respect of the provision of private outdoor space
- whether the proposed development would provide adequate cycle parking facilities to serve future occupiers and thereby support sustainable and active travel options
- whether the proposed development would make adequate provision for affordable housing
What decided it
The proposal would conflict with the development plan through harm to character and appearance, failure to meet private outdoor space standards, and inadequate cycle parking provision, and material considerations did not indicate a decision should be made other than in accordance with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S.DH1Policy S.H1Policy D.H2Policy D.H3Policy D.TR3Policy T5 of The London PlanPolicy H2 of the London PlanPolicy GG1 of the London PlanPolicy GG2 of the London PlanPolicy GG4 of the London Plan
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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