Planning appeal decision
Flat 3, 17 Beethoven Street, London, W10 4LG
Planning appeal 3288639 at Flat 3, 17 Beethoven Street, London, W10 4LG (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 15 June 2022 by Inspector Ellison H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of varying condition No 1 on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy.
the insertion of 3 rooflights to the front roof and the construction of dormer to the rear roof and relocation of existing solar panels in connection with conversion of existing roof space into habitable accommodation without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 20/08269/FULL, dated 8 March 2021
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Ellison H
- Postcode
- W10 4LG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of varying condition No 1 on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The generous opening design of the installed sliding doors with balustrade would enable invasive overlooking into neighbouring bedrooms, whereas the originally approved fixed or hinged windows would have prevented such views, and the condition requiring compliance with approved drawings remains reasonable and necessary.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7Policy 38
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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