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Notice upheld13 March 20263342898

West India Pier, Cuba Street, London, E14 8NE

Planning appeal 3342898 at West India Pier, Cuba Street, London, E14 8NE (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 13 March 2026 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

without planning permission, the siting of an electrical cabinet at the entrance to the pier shown in the photograph at Appendix 2

Authority
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Major general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector
Cowley R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The development's harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area, particularly the open and uncluttered character of the Thames Path and riverside, which conflicts with local plan policies requiring high design standards and protection of water space openness.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S.DH1Policy D.DH2Policy D.OWS4Policy S.SG2

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