®Planning appeal decision
7 Devonshire Row Mews, London, W1W 5AU
Planning appeal 3278261 at 7 Devonshire Row Mews, London, W1W 5AU (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 24 June 2022 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
‘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 · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- W1W 5AU
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 harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area caused by the roof extension and frontage alterations outweighed the moderate public benefits of providing additional housing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40Policy 7Policy 25
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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