Planning appeal decision
Flat 2, 14 Casson Street, London, E1 5LA
Planning appeal 3349879 at Flat 2, 14 Casson Street, London, E1 5LA (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 7 February 2025 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the non-designated heritage asset (NDHA) at 14 Casson Street.
replacement of current windows for double-glazed PVC windows
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cowley R
- Postcode
- E1 5LA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the non-designated heritage asset (NDHA) at 14 Casson Street
What decided it
The proposed uPVC windows would significantly detract from the character and appearance of the non-designated heritage asset and cause unduly harmful effects on its significance, contrary to development plan policies, with insufficient public benefits to justify the harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of The London Plan March 2021Policy S.DH1 of the Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031 Adopted January 2020Policy S.DH3 of the Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031 Adopted January 2020
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 216
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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