Planning appeal decision
130 Bethnal Green Road, Tower Hamlets , London, E2 6DG
Planning appeal 3355521 at 130 Bethnal Green Road, Tower Hamlets , London, E2 6DG (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 19 June 2025 by Inspector Szymanski D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of No 29 with particular reference to noise, overshadowing and enclosure.
retain the existing use of the rear courtyard and the structures within the rear courtyard, retaining the cleaning area, staff toilet, storage and circulation
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Szymanski D
- Postcode
- E2 6DG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of No 29 with particular reference to noise, overshadowing and enclosure
What decided it
The harmful effects on the living conditions of occupiers at No 29, particularly from noise generated by use of the large sink structure in close proximity to residential windows, outweighed the limited economic benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D.DH8Policy D.DES9
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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