®Planning appeal decision
52 Hesperus Crescent, London, E14 3AD
Planning appeal 3328848 at 52 Hesperus Crescent, London, E14 3AD (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was allowed on 12 March 2024 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Chapel House Conservation Area.
the demolition of adjacent storage at rear, erection of single storey rear extension with materials to match existing, and a loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof window
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- E14 3AD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Chapel House Conservation Area
What decided it
The rear dormer would not be visible from the street scene or public realm and would be set below the ridgeline, thereby preserving the uniform roofline and character of the Chapel House Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S.DH3 of the Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031
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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