®Planning appeal decision
141 Leman Street, London, E1 8EY
Planning appeal 3349956 at 141 Leman Street, London, E1 8EY (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 13 February 2025 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed change of use is acceptable with particular regard to strategic housing policies and the effect on the supply of residential accommodation.
the change of use from C4 to C1
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Cowley R
- Postcode
- E1 8EY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed change of use is acceptable with particular regard to strategic housing policies and the effect on the supply of residential accommodation
- The effect of the proposal on the transport network and whether it would provide adequate space for cycle parking and waste management
- Whether the proposal would preserve the listed building at 141 Leman Street or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
What decided it
The total loss of existing residential accommodation without compensatory provision and failure to demonstrate this would not harm the borough's ability to meet housing targets, combined with inadequate provision for cycle parking and waste management.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S.H1Policy D.TC6Policy D.TR2Policy D.TR3Policy D.MW3Policy S.DH3
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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