®Planning appeal decision
Flat 3 ,9, 10, 14 and 18 University House, 16 Victoria Park Square, London , E2 9PE
Planning appeal 3329207 at Flat 3 ,9, 10, 14 and 18 University House, 16 Victoria Park Square, London , E2 9PE (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 14 March 2024 by Inspector Lewis P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the scheme on the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building, and on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
described on the application form as ‘The work is proposed for 5 different flats within the building. In flats 3, 14 and 18 is to Decorate, Draughtseal , Overhaul and Fit 2 New Pair of Sashes with slim line heritage double glazing 12mm in width. In Flat 10 the work is to install a like for like replacement with 12mm slim line double glazing. In Flat 9 there is two windows, one is proposed to be decorated, draughtseal, overhaul and fit pair of sashes. The other is a complete replacement with a like for like. Both windows in Flat 9 proposed to be slim line double glazing with acoustic laminated glass
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lewis P
- Postcode
- E2 9PE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the scheme on the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building, and on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area
What decided it
The public benefits of improved thermal efficiency do not outweigh the harm to the significance of the listed building caused by the loss of existing historic sashes and windows, particularly where the windows are in good condition and alternative conservation measures are available.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D1London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy D5London Plan Policy HC1Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2020 Policy S.DH1Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2020 Policy S.DH3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 164Paragraph 205Paragraph 208
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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