21 Redmans Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 3AQ

Planning appeal 3336451 at 21 Redmans Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 3AQ (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 7 August 2024 by Inspector Parkin A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposal on employment land provision.

the demolition of the existing warehouse building and site clearance, and the erection of two buildings up to four and a half storeys in height plus basement, to provide student accommodation with ancillary facilities, wheelchai r accessible car parking spaces, bicycle parking, refuse storage and associated landscaping

Authority: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Parkin A
Postcode: E1 3AQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Effect of the proposal on employment land provision
Effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers, with particular regard to the design and layout of the accommodation, natural light and privacy
Effect of the proposal on the significance of the Stepney Green Conservation Area
Effect of the proposal on public safety
Effect of the proposal on energy provision, local infrastructure capacity and student accommodation

What decided it

The cumulative harm caused by conflicts with the development plan on employment land provision, living conditions of future occupiers, public safety, and planning obligations, with no material considerations outweighing these harms, resulted in dismissal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D.EMP3Policy H15Policy D.DH8Policy D1Policy D3Policy D4Policy HC1Policy S.DH1Policy S.DH3Policy T4Policy S.TR1Policy D.TR2Policy D.TR4Policy SI 2Policy DF1Policy T6Policy D.ES7Policy D.SG5

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