Planning appeal decision
126 Commercial Road, London, E1 1NL
Planning appeal 3334717 at 126 Commercial Road, London, E1 1NL (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 4 June 2024 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would fall within the provisions of permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the GPDO.
a change of use from Commercial Class E to Residential Class C3
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- E1 1NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would fall within the provisions of permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the GPDO
- whether prior approval should be granted in respect of the transport impacts of the development, with particular regard to cycle parking and servicing
- whether prior approval should be granted in respect of the provision of adequate natural light
What decided it
The failure to demonstrate that adequate cycle parking and servicing could be provided within the control of the applicant, as the proposed rear access fell outside the red line boundary.
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