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Dismissed24 July 20266005024

5 Cartwright Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 8LY

Planning appeal 6005024 at 5 Cartwright Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 8LY (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 24 July 2026 by Inspector CM Blair, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on housing need.

Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and conversion of a 4 bedroom terraced house into a 6 person HMO (Use Class C4). Proposal includes a vertical roof extension to create an additional floor, a new single storey rear extension to provide shared living accommodation, alterations to the front lean to and change of fenestration including to garage doors

Authority
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
CM Blair
Postcode
E1 8LY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on housing need
  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at No's 3 and 7 Cartwright Street, Tower Hamlets, London with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The proposed single-storey rear extension would harm both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overbearing massing and restricted outlook, while the loss of family housing was not justified by demonstrated need for HMO accommodation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D.H7Policy S.DH1Policy D.DH2Policy D.DH8

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