®Planning appeal decision
120 Leman Street, London, E1 8EU
recladding refurbishment and extension of the building to include an additional three floors of accommodation in connection with a change of use from office (Class E) to hotel (Class C1) use, and introduction of associated new plant and equipment, and relat ed works
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Hearing
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Sabu R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would accord with the development plan strategy for the loss of office space
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and on the setting of nearby Grade II listed buildings
What decided it
The significant weight attributed to the less than substantial heritage harm to the setting of the two Grade II listed buildings was not outweighed by the moderate weight given to the proposal's public benefits.
The significant weight attached to heritage harm and the conflict with the development plan's office-loss strategy were not outweighed by the moderate weight given to the scheme's economic, design and environmental benefits, so the appeal was dismissed.
Framework references: 212, 215
Plan policies cited: Policy S.EMP1, Policy D.EMP3, Policy D.EMP4, Policy S.DH1, Policy S.DH3, London Plan Policy D3, London Plan Policy SD4
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