Planning appeal decision
Flat 53, Lauderdale Mansions Lauderdale Road, London, W9 1LX
Planning appeal 3273689 at Flat 53, Lauderdale Mansions Lauderdale Road, London, W9 1LX (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 5 October 2021 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the Maida Vale Conservation Area.
addition of glass balustrade to south and west inner face of roof terrace wall
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bowyer J
- Postcode
- W9 1LX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the Maida Vale Conservation Area
What decided it
The balustrades are discreet, contemporary additions that do not result in visual clutter or detract from the host building's contribution to the conservation area, and are not readily visible from public vantage points.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40
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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