®Planning appeal decision
87 Hamilton Terrace, London, NW8 9QX
Planning appeal 3249560 at 87 Hamilton Terrace, London, NW8 9QX (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 5 July 2021 by Inspector Miell C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the St John's Wood Conservation Area.
follows “The Application proposes a new extension on the northern (side) elevation of 87 Hamilton Terrace (the ‘Site’) which will replace the existing two-storey store room and study with a new two-storey extension which incorporates a studio space, play room and bedroom with en-suite facilities
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Miell C
- Postcode
- NW8 9QX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the St John's Wood Conservation Area
What decided it
The realistic prospect of damage to protected trees that contribute positively to the conservation area's character, combined with insufficient pre-permission mitigation detail and modest public benefits, meant the proposal could not be concluded to preserve or enhance the conservation area.
The modest public benefits of improved accommodation for occupiers and enhanced appearance of the extension were outweighed by the risk of harm to the significance of the conservation area through potential loss or damage to protected trees
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 34 of the WCP 2019Policy 39 of the WCP 2019Policy 40 of the WCP 2019
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 193Paragraph 194Paragraph 196
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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