®Planning appeal decision
Queens Head Public House, 8 Flamborough Street, London, E14 7LS
Planning appeal 6007720 at Queens Head Public House, 8 Flamborough Street, London, E14 7LS (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was allowed on 12 August 2026 by Inspector N Praine, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as the Queens Head Public House and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
the erection of a mansard roof extension to the existing 1-bed self-contained flat at the rear of the site. Installation of 1 roof light to the existing mansard
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- N Praine
- Postcode
- E14 7LS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as the Queens Head Public House and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- Whether the proposal would preserve the character or appearance of the York Square Conservation Area
- Whether the proposal would preserve the setting of other heritage assets
What decided it
The appeal building's status as a prominent double-fronted corner public house with greater scale than adjoining terraces, combined with its existing mansard roof and visual separation from the Chaseley Street terrace, permitted a sympathetic mansard extension provided it responded appropriately to local characteristics, which the proposed design achieved through its lower height, inset form, and matching materials.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S.DH1Policy S.DH3Policy D4Policy HC1
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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