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Bishop Bonner Public House, 21 Bonner Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0QP
Planning appeal 3313398 at Bishop Bonner Public House, 21 Bonner Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0QP (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 11 August 2023 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area.
the demolition of the existing garage and studio flat on the junction of Stainsbury St and Royston St, and construction of a 5-storey development comprising a ground floor garage with 4 residential flats above, including creation of a first-floor terrace to the rear of the former Bishop Bonner Public House
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Deane G
- Postcode
- E2 0QP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area
- whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers with regard to living accommodation, privacy, outlook and light
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby properties with reference to visual impact, sense of enclosure, privacy, light, and potential noise and general disturbance
- whether the proposal would provide adequate cycle parking facilities and thereby support sustainable travel options
- whether the proposal would provide adequate facilities for the storage of recycling and waste
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the incongruous 5-storey building on a prominent corner plot surrounded by 2-3 storey buildings, combined with unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers and material harm to neighbouring residents' amenity, meant the proposal conflicted with the development plan with no material considerations to indicate otherwise.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S.DH1Policy D.DH2Policy D3Policy D4Policy D5Policy D6Policy D.DH8Policy D.DH9Policy D.H3Policy D.ES9Policy S.TR1Policy T5Policy D.MW3Policy SI 7Policy S.H1
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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