®Planning appeal decision
31 Linhope Street, London, NW1 6HU
Planning appeal 3275042 at 31 Linhope Street, London, NW1 6HU (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 27 September 2021 by Inspector Witherley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the single storey rear extension on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the area, including whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Dorset Square Conservation Area.
New single storey rear extension at ground floor, partial infilling the existing courtyard. New rooflights to ground floor rear extension and second floor butterfly roof. New window to rear elevation to suit stair arrangement.
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Witherley S
- Postcode
- NW1 6HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the single storey rear extension on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the area, including whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Dorset Square Conservation Area.
What decided it
The extensive existing modifications to rear elevations throughout Linhope Street and the lack of public visibility of the proposed extension meant it would preserve rather than harm the character and appearance of the Dorset Square Conservation Area.
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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