92. In respect of Appeal A, there would be harm to the setting and significance of the Thames Bank buildings and harm to the two BTMs, through their partial loss. There would also be harm to other NDHAs resulting from their partial removal or relocation. The harm to the historic environment would conflict with Local Plan Policies LP 3 and LP 4, ELP Policies 29 and 40, and London Plan Policies D9 and HC1, which together seek to protect heritage assets, amongst other considerations. There would be no harm in respect of Appeal B.

And yet…….

The Inspector’s overall opinion is “in considering the wider design implications throughout the site, I am satisfied that the development meets the requirements of the Local Plan and ELP site allocations. Although the proposed building heights exceed the suggestions of the site allocations and relevant guidance, no harm to character and appearance would result. Overall, the design of the development would be beneficial to the area, and as is befitting of a large development the altered character of the site would provide distinctiveness, while not detracting from that of the existing surrounding areas”.

A highly subjective opinion.