®Planning appeal decision
Gatekeepers Cottage, Copenhagen Place, London, UK, E14 7DE
Planning appeal 3369136 at Gatekeepers Cottage, Copenhagen Place, London, UK, E14 7DE (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 6 October 2025 by Inspector Marriott H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Brickfield Gardens Conservation Area.
refurbishment of existing office (E(c)) (Gatekeepers Cottage) restore front parapet and reinstate windows and chimneys; rear extension at ground, new dormers at first and second roof levels, bike and bin store
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
- Inspector
- Marriott H
- Postcode
- E14 7DE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Brickfield Gardens Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The mid-level less than substantial harm to the conservation area character and appearance caused by the insensitive rear extensions and alterations, combined with unacceptable harm to neighbouring residential living conditions through loss of privacy and outlook, outweighed the moderate public benefits and was not justified as enabling development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of the London Plan (2021)Policy S.DH1 of the Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031 (2020)Policy S.DH3 of the Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031 (2020)Policy D.DH8 of the Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031 (2020)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 209Paragraph 215Paragraph 221
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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