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Dismissed26 March 20263376381

44A Fairfield Road, , London, E3 2QB

Planning appeal 3376381 at 44A Fairfield Road, , London, E3 2QB (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 26 March 2026 by Inspector Burch S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property, and whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Fairfield Road Conservation Area.

‘extension of shop unit to the front of the property.’

Authority
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Burch S
Postcode
E3 2QB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property, and whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Fairfield Road Conservation Area
  • the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 44 Fairfield Road with regard to outlook

What decided it

The proposed extension would harm the character and appearance of the conservation area and fail to preserve its significance, and the limited public benefits were insufficient to outweigh this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S.DH1Policy S.DH3Policy D.DH8Policy HC1Policy D4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 202Paragraph 212Paragraph 215

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