Planning appeal decision
41 Havering Street, London, E1 0LP
Planning appeal 3375069 at 41 Havering Street, London, E1 0LP (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 16 July 2026 by Inspector King T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the works on the significance of the listed building.
retrospective listed building consent to paint existing timber framed windows and reveals to front elevation
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- King T
- Postcode
- E1 0LP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the works on the significance of the listed building
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to the conservation area location
What decided it
The loss of uniformity in the terrace's fenestration through the application of incongruous red and stone-coloured paint causes harm to the significance of the listed building and the conservation area, which is not outweighed by any public benefits.
less than substantial harm to the listed building and conservation area was not outweighed by any identified public benefits, and the statutory duty to preserve the heritage asset required refusal
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 215
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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