Planning appeal decision
336 Bancroft Road, London, E1 4BU
Planning appeal 3338337 at 336 Bancroft Road, London, E1 4BU (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 13 June 2024 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and that of the streetscene of the local area.
the installation of 3 air conditioning units on the front elevation and 2 air conditioning units on the rear elevation. The relocation and installation of acoustic screening to the 3 air conditioning units to the front elevation
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- E1 4BU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and that of the streetscene of the local area
What decided it
The proposed and retained air conditioning units would appear as intrusive and incongruous additions that would harm the character and appearance of the dwelling, terrace, and local streetscene, contrary to design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- S.DH1 Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031 (2020)Policy D3 London Plan (2021)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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