®Planning appeal decision
57 - 59 Beak Street, London, W1F 9SF
Planning appeal 3254288 at 57 - 59 Beak Street, London, W1F 9SF (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 11 April 2022 by Inspector Cullen F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed variation of condition 1 on the appearance of Nos 57-59 Beak Street.
use of basement and part ground as dual alternative shop (Class A1) or restaurant (Class A3) and installation of roof level kitchen extract plant. Alterations to shopfront. Erection of extensions at rear second, third and fourth floor levels in order to enlarge existing office (Class B1). Installation of an internally routed extract duct terminating above roof level. Relocation of existing plant and screening at roof level’, without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref: 18/08655/FULL, dated 20 December 2018
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- mixed-use · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Cullen F
- Postcode
- W1F 9SJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed variation of condition 1 on the appearance of Nos 57-59 Beak Street
- the effect of the proposed variation of condition 1 on the character and appearance of the Soho Conservation Area
What decided it
The rear elevation of the host building is of minimal architectural quality and interest, having already been compromised by previous changes, and the proposal would not harm the appearance of the building or the character and appearance of the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy D3Policy 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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