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Allowed10 July 20243338751

21 Whitby Street, London, E1 6JU

Planning appeal 3338751 at 21 Whitby Street, London, E1 6JU (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was allowed on 10 July 2024 by Inspector Wilson D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether condition 4 requiring removal of the existing crossover on Whitby Close and reinstatement of pavement is reasonable or necessary in the interests of highway and pedestrian safety.

change of use from unused residential refuse store to (Class E) 'Pop-up' style shop and retention of retrospective shop front without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref PA/21/01674, dated 20 October 2021

Authority
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Wilson D
Postcode
E1 6JU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether condition 4 requiring removal of the existing crossover on Whitby Close and reinstatement of pavement is reasonable or necessary in the interests of highway and pedestrian safety

What decided it

The dropped kerb is not necessary for highway and pedestrian safety as it is a common feature on the street with gentle slopes, the narrow street does not encourage unsafe vehicular manoeuvres, and the requirement to remove a second kerb is excessive and unnecessary.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
S.DH1D.TR2S.SG2S.TC1D.TC3D.DH2D.DH8S.TR1

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