®Planning appeal decision
32 Sutherland Place, London, W2 5BZ
Planning appeal 3285303 at 32 Sutherland Place, London, W2 5BZ (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 30 November 2022 by Inspector Simpson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Westbourne Conservation Area.
Erection of a replacement dwelling, facilitated by its partial demolition and retention of the existing front facade, the creation of a basement level, and the erection of replacement roof structure and side infill extension, together with associated landscaping to front and rear gardens
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Simpson L
- Postcode
- W2 5BZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Westbourne Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposed development on the setting of the nearby Grade II listed building at 17-31 Sutherland Place
- Whether the proposed development would allow provision of adequate drainage and landscaping, with particular regard to the proposed basement
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Westbourne Conservation Area and the setting of the listed building, caused by the mansard roof extension creating striking asymmetry with the adjoining property, outweighed the modest public benefits of the proposal when applying the Framework paragraph 202 balance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- City Plan Policy 34City Plan Policy 38City Plan Policy 39City Plan Policy 40City Plan Policy 45City Plan Policy 45B
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 199
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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