Planning appeal decision
176 Bow Common Lane, London, E3 4HH
Planning appeal 3328439 at 176 Bow Common Lane, London, E3 4HH (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 14 December 2023 by Inspector Philpott M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area, including the Ropery Street Conservation Area.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Philpott M
- Postcode
- E3 4HH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area, including the Ropery Street Conservation Area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of 174 and 178 Bow Common Lane with regard to light
What decided it
The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to the conservation area's character and appearance, with insufficient public benefits to outweigh this harm, and would unacceptably reduce light to neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- S.DH1S.DH3D.DH8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 16
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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