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Dismissed12 August 20253355786

231 Mile End Road, London, E1 4AA

Planning appeal 3355786 at 231 Mile End Road, London, E1 4AA (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 12 August 2025 by Inspector Livingstone C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants with regard to odour and noise.

for the retention of the installed extractor system. Proposed increase in height of flue

Authority
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Livingstone C
Postcode
E1 4AA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants with regard to odour and noise
  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Carlton Square Conservation Area

What decided it

The absence of substantive evidence demonstrating that the increased flue height would not harm neighbouring occupants through noise, contrary to development plan policies requiring acceptable noise levels.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D.DH8Policy D14Policy S.DH1Policy S.DH3Policy D4Policy HC1

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