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Notice upheld2 July 20253325570

7 Athol Square, London, E14 0NP

Planning appeal 3325570 at 7 Athol Square, London, E14 0NP (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 2 July 2025 by Inspector Griffin E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

‘The erection of a single storey addition to the south elevation of the property 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
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Griffin E
Postcode
E14 0NP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • the effect of the development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers

What decided it

The development harms the character and appearance of the area by appearing overdeveloped in a location where outdoor space should remain largely uncluttered and free from development, contrary to Policy S.DH1 of the Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S.DH1Policy D.DH8

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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