25 Blomfield Road, London, W9 1AA

Planning appeal 3291443 at 25 Blomfield Road, London, W9 1AA (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 5 August 2022 by Inspector Blackwell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on trees.

Provision of new basement beneath existing house with rooflights, rebuilding of bathroom extension, octagonal wing and curved bay, demolition of retaining walls, replacement fenestration, terrace creation, replacement dormer, drainage rationalisation, stucco repair, roof repair/refurbishment, chimney refurbishment, bin and bike store, and single storey orangery with basement swimming pool

Authority: City of Westminster Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Blackwell J
Postcode: W9 1AA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on trees
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the property and the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Maida Vale Conservation Area
the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise

What decided it

The loss of mature trees would materially harm the character and appearance of the conservation area, and this harm could not be outweighed by the limited benefits of the scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40Policy 7Policy 33Policy 38C

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