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Dismissed5 February 20253354326

52 Bow Lane, London, EC4M 9DJ

Planning appeal 3354326 at 52 Bow Lane, London, EC4M 9DJ (City of London Council) was dismissed on 5 February 2025 by Inspector Parker C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the loss of existing office accommodation is justified or not, and whether it would prejudice the primary business function of the city or not.

‘Change of use of offices to residential’

Authority
City of London Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Parker C
Postcode
EC4M 9DJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the loss of existing office accommodation is justified or not, and whether it would prejudice the primary business function of the city or not
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers in respect of noise and disturbance
  • Whether or not sufficient fire safety information has been submitted
  • Whether the proposal demonstrates adequate provision for future occupiers in terms of accessibility and inclusion

What decided it

The loss of existing office accommodation in a central, suitable location was not justified by the evidence submitted, and the proposal failed to provide sufficient fire safety information and accessibility details required by adopted policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS1DM1.1DM10.8DM21.1CS21D5D7D12D13

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