Planning appeal decision
39 Newton Road, London, W2 5JR
Planning appeal 3291410 at 39 Newton Road, London, W2 5JR (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 27 April 2022 by Inspector Tucker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the building and the area, including the Westbourne Conservation Area.
demolition of the building behind retained facade. Removal of existing mansard and raise height of parapet. Rebuild side and rear elevations with extensions to side and rear. Rebuild existing front boundary wall and piers and installation of new railings and gates
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Tucker A
- Postcode
- W2 5JR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the building and the area, including the Westbourne Conservation Area.
What decided it
The proposal would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the Westbourne Conservation Area by removing the original front façade and rebuilding the dwelling in a manner that does not respect its original appearance, and the limited public benefits do not outweigh this heritage harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 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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