®Planning appeal decision
Gatekeepers Cottage, Copenhagen Place, London, UK, E14 7DE
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
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.
Framework references: 209, 215, 221
Plan policies cited: 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)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.