Planning appeal decision
Flat 4, 12 Northwick Terrace, London, NW8 8JD
Planning appeal 3288898 at Flat 4, 12 Northwick Terrace, London, NW8 8JD (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 6 July 2022 by Inspector Ellison H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of varying the approved plans on the character or appearance of the St John's Wood Conservation Area.
alterations to fenestration and installation of balustrade to form balcony on flat roof at rear of first floor flat roof without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 20/05953/FULL, dated 15 December 2020
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Ellison H
- Postcode
- NW8 8JD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of varying the approved plans on the character or appearance of the St John's Wood Conservation Area
- The effect of varying the approved plans on biodiversity
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the St John's Wood Conservation Area through its intrusive and cluttered appearance, and this less than substantial harm would not be outweighed by the very limited public benefits claimed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40Policy 34
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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