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Dismissed20 April 20266002725

5 - 6 Vine Court,, London,, E1 1JH

Planning appeal 6002725 at 5 - 6 Vine Court,, London,, E1 1JH (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 20 April 2026 by Inspector Shearing C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupants of Vine Court, with particular regard to noise disturbance and anti-social behaviour.

proposed extension of the hours of operation for the retail unit Class E(a) at 5–6 Vine Court, from: 09:00 - 20:00hrs to 09:00 – 23:00 hrs (Mondays to Saturday) and from 09:00 - 17:00hrs to 09:00 -21:00hrs (Sundays and Bank Holidays)

Authority
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Other minor developments
Inspector
Shearing C
Postcode
E1 1JH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupants of Vine Court, with particular regard to noise disturbance and anti-social behaviour

What decided it

The significant and long-lasting harm to the living conditions of nearby residential occupants from noise disturbance and anti-social behaviour arising from extended operating hours in a tightly enclosed street outweighs the limited economic and vitality benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D.DH8Policy S.SG2Policy D.ES9Policy D.DH2London Plan 2021 Policy GG3London Plan 2021 Policy D14

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