®Planning appeal decision
18 Ennismore Gardens, London, SW7 1AA
Planning appeal 3279183 at 18 Ennismore Gardens, London, SW7 1AA (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 11 May 2022 by Inspector O'Connor H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works would preserve the listed Grade II building or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
a new internal stair design in a new location, internal layout alterations including new powder room at ground floor level and new bathroom at second floor level, 2 no. new windows on the side wall at first and second floors, rationalisation of the rear side wall with removal of redundant pipework, provision of lift access to first floor, new partitions to create bedroom 2 at second floor level, rearrangement of access to rear bedroom at second floor level and installation of new cornicing and panelling across the property
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- O'Connor H
- Postcode
- SW7 1AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed works would preserve the listed Grade II building or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
What decided it
The public benefits of improved accessibility for all users, better functionality of internal space, and investment into the fabric of the listed building through reinstatement of historic decorative features were found to outweigh the less than substantial harm identified.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 39 of the City Plan 2019-2040
- 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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