Hotel extension at 42 Adler Street, Stepney, London E1

Extending an existing hotel

The application sought to refurbish and extend an existing hotel, adding two storeys to the roof, altering the basement and building a new 'Block C' wing.

“After the adjournment, Paul Buckenham introduced the item relating to the refurbishment and extension of the existing hotel, including addition of two storeys to roof, alterations to basement and erection of ‘Block C’ wing at 42 Adler Street, London, E1 1EE. The Committee was also referred to an update report, the contents of which were noted.”

“The recommendation to the Committee was to grant planning permission subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 agreement.”

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Officers recommended approval

Officers found the extension acceptable for land use, the design respectful of the area's character, and the daylight impacts acceptable against the scheme's benefits, recommending approval with a legal agreement.

“SAH advised that officers considered the proposed hotel extension to be acceptable in terms of land use and explained that the design had been developed to respect the scale and character of the surrounding area while enhancing the street frontage. She further advised that, although the development would result in some neighbouring daylight impacts, these were considered acceptable when balanced against the benefits of the scheme and the site’s context.”

“It was also explained that the proposals would preserve the significance of nearby heritage assets, provide appropriate transport and servicing arrangements and secure a range of planning obligations. As such, it was recommended that planning permission be granted subject to the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement and the conditions set out in the report.”

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Objectors and the applicant's agent spoke

Two objectors argued the scheme would harm daylight, height and privacy with no housing benefit, while the applicant's agent said it would sustainably improve an existing building.

Members queried transport and noise

Members queried transport impacts given existing congestion, and were told the increase in vehicle movements would be modest and highway officers were satisfied; rooftop noise would be controlled by condition.

“During the consideration of this item, Members queried the transport impacts of the proposal in that area, given existing congestion around the East London Mosque and surrounding streets. Officers provided assurance that the transport assessment showed only a modest increase in vehicle movements, with servicing arrangements remaining largely unchanged and that highway officers are satisfied.”

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Approved on a 5 to 1 vote

The committee voted 5 in favour, 1 against and no abstentions.

“After the discussion, the Chair moved to a vote.”

“Re PA/26/00370, the Committee voted 5 in favour, 1 against and 0 abstentions.”

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Approved with a legal agreement

Planning permission was granted subject to the conditions in the main and update reports and the completion of a Section 106 agreement.

“That planning permission for PA/26/00370, 42 Adler Street, London, E1 1EE be GRANTED subject to the conditions in the main report and update report, as well as the completion of a Section 106 agreement.”

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