®Planning appeal decision
633 Commercial Road, London, E14 7NT
Planning appeal 3346853 at 633 Commercial Road, London, E14 7NT (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 3 February 2025 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of future residential occupants with particular reference to light, outlook and privacy, and existing residential occupants with particular reference to privacy.
the demolition of the existing outbuilding and erection of a two storey Hidden Mews house behind the existing retained brick boundary wall. Key features are 2 bed / 3 person occupation, first floor 2 beds, ensuite and study space, basement featuring a light well, bathroom and open plan kitchen, living and dining. Sedum roof proposed along with rainwater harvesting
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- E14 7NT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of future residential occupants with particular reference to light, outlook and privacy, and existing residential occupants with particular reference to privacy
What decided it
The unacceptably harmful effect on the living conditions of future residential occupants with particular reference to light and outlook, which attracted substantial weight and was not outweighed by the moderate benefits of delivering one additional dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D.H3Policy D.DH8Policy D6
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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