®Planning appeal decision
107 Harley Street, London, W1G 6AL
Planning appeal 3261110 at 107 Harley Street, London, W1G 6AL (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 13 August 2021 by Inspector Cullen F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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
- Postcode
- W1G 6AL
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38 of the Westminster City Plan 2019-2040Policy 39 of the Westminster City Plan 2019-2040Policy HC1 C of the London Plan 2021
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 197Paragraph 199Paragraph 200
- Judgments
- South Oxfordshire DC v SSE & J Donaldson [1991] CO /1440/89
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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