®Planning appeal decision
12 Blackthorn Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 3PX
Planning appeal 3358610 at 12 Blackthorn Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 3PX (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 4 July 2025 by Inspector Tinsley F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on local housing provision.
‘Change of use from small HMO for up to 6 persons to a (C4) large HMO (Sui Generis) and cycle parking.’
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Tinsley F
- Postcode
- E3 3PX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on local housing provision
What decided it
The proposal would result in the loss of a large family-sized dwelling for which there is evidenced need, and the appellant failed to demonstrate compliance with the criteria whereby HMOs may be permitted under Policy D.H7.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S.H1Policy D.H7Policy H8Policy H9Policy H10Policy D3
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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