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Eaton House School, 3-5 Eaton Gate , London, SW1W 9BA
Planning appeal 3276539 at Eaton House School, 3-5 Eaton Gate , London, SW1W 9BA (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 16 June 2022 by Inspector McCoy R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development and works on the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area.
the erection of single storey rear extension at No.3 Eaton Gate (first floor to mews) and use of roof as external learning areas. Erection of single storey rear extension at 5 Eaton Gate (first floor to mews). Erection of outdoor learning areas between 3 and 5 Eaton Gate at the rear of the buildings, at first, second and third floors. Erection of lift shaft at the rear of the building. Refurbishment of building including, new roof, repair of windows, internal reorganisation of the building, replacement kitchen extract flue to roof level and associated works
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- McCoy R
- Postcode
- SW1W 9BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development and works on the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area
What decided it
The public benefits of improved educational facilities and greatly enhanced accessibility for all users of the school, particularly the extended lift provision, outweighed the less than substantial harm to the listed building's special interest caused by the infilling of the rear elevation gap.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- City Plan 21 Policy 38City Plan 21 Policy 39City Plan 21 Policy 40
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 197Paragraph 202Paragraph 56
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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