®Planning appeal decision
107 Harley Street, LONDON, W1G 6AL
Retrospective Listed Building Consent for new opening at the rear of the ground floor to create a fire exit door
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cullen F
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal preserves the Grade II* listed building, 107 and 109 Harley Street, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
- Whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Harley Street Conservation Area
What decided it
The fire door's honest, minimalist design and white colour allow it to assimilate well into the wall without detracting from the building's special interest or the conservation area's character, and its modern materials are necessary and appropriate for its fire safety function.
Framework references: 197, 199, 200
Plan policies cited: Policy 38 of the Westminster City Plan 2019-2040, Policy 39 of the Westminster City Plan 2019-2040, Policy HC1 C of the London Plan 2021
Judgments cited: South Oxfordshire DC v SSE & J Donaldson [1991] CO /1440/89
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.