®Planning appeal decision
Bridgefield House, 219 Queensway, London, W2 5HR
Planning appeal 3284151 at Bridgefield House, 219 Queensway, London, W2 5HR (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 13 May 2022 by Inspector Jones RE, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building and the surrounding area, including the setting of the Grade II* listed Porchester Centre, the Queensway Conservation Area and the adjoining Westbourne and Bayswater Conservation Areas.
installation of 6No. antenna apertures across 3No. steel support structures (approx. 29.75m AGL to top), 4No. 600mm diameter dishes across 4No. support structures & 8No. cabinets all at rooftop level, 1No. Meter Cabinet at ground level plus ancillary works
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jones RE
- Postcode
- W2 5HR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building and the surrounding area, including the setting of the Grade II* listed Porchester Centre, the Queensway Conservation Area and the adjoining Westbourne and Bayswater Conservation Areas
- whether or not the harm identified to the building and significance of designated heritage assets would be outweighed by the proposal's public benefits
What decided it
The significant public benefits of reinstating and improving digital communications networks essential for economic growth and social well-being outweighed the moderate level of less than substantial harm to designated heritage assets.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40Policy 19
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 114Paragraph 202Paragraph 55
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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