Planning appeal decision
199-205 Edgware Road, London, W2 1ES
Planning appeal 3257548 at 199-205 Edgware Road, London, W2 1ES (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 6 January 2022 by Inspector Jones RE, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers at St Michaels Street and 1-2 Star Street with particular reference to outlook and light.
erection of five storey infill extension; partial demolition and rebuilding of building; alterations at ground floor level to extend existing retail unit; alterations to external fenestration; change of use of first floor language school from D1 to C3; all in association with the use as 7 additional residential units
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jones RE
- Postcode
- W2 1ES
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers at St Michaels Street and 1-2 Star Street with particular reference to outlook and light
What decided it
The proposal would have a harmful effect on the living conditions of occupiers at Nos 82 and 84 St Michael's Street through significant impairment of outlook caused by the scale, height and proximity of the extension's flank wall to their rear-facing windows and balconies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7Policy 33Policy 38
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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