Planning appeal decision
2 Jebb Street, Tower Hamlets, E3 2TL
Planning appeal 6009154 at 2 Jebb Street, Tower Hamlets, E3 2TL (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 2 July 2026 by Inspector N McGurk, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Fairfield Road Conservation Area.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- N McGurk
- Postcode
- E3 2TL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Fairfield Road Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed development would fail to conserve the character and appearance of the Fairfield Road Conservation Area through loss of distinctive historic features and introduction of a disproportionately large rear extension, with no public benefits to justify the harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S.DH1Policy S.DH3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 215
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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