Planning appeal decision
1-2 Sclater Street, London, E1 6HR
Planning appeal 3346003 at 1-2 Sclater Street, London, E1 6HR (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 17 October 2024 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the host building and on designated heritage assets.
the erection of a 4th and 5th floor roof extension to provide 2 flats together with change of use at ground floor to provide cycle store and ancillary plant
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Watson S
- Postcode
- E1 6HR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension on the host building and on designated heritage assets
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area caused by the incongruous and visually intrusive two-storey roof extension was not outweighed by the public benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy HC1Policy S.DH1Policy S.DH3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205
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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