®Planning appeal decision
7 Bentinck Street, London, W1U 2EH
‘Mansard roof extension including dormers and rooflights creating two bedroom dwelling. Change of use of ground floor from garages to residential to form two bedroom dwelling, including alterations to frontage. New lightwell to rear of property. Replacement doors and windows. (Part of land use swap with 7 Bentinck Street - ground and second floor).’
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, including whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Harley Street Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of residents of No. 88 Portland Place, with regard to outlook
- whether the proposal would make suitable provision for cycle parking
What decided it
The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Harley Street Conservation Area, and the public benefits of providing additional housing did not outweigh this harm when weighed in accordance with paragraph 202 of the NPPF.
Framework references: 202
Plan policies cited: Policy 38, Policy 39, Policy 40, Policy 7, Policy 25
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