®Planning appeal decision
66 Marlborough Place , London , NW8 0PL
Planning appeal 3300719 at 66 Marlborough Place , London , NW8 0PL (City of Westminster Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 29 November 2022 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed mansard roof extension upon the character and appearance of the host building and the greater locality, with special regard given to the character and appearance of the St. John's Wood Conservation Area.
the creation of single storey basement extension, new mansard roof to create second floor accommodation, single storey side extension, rear bay extension at ground floor, changes to fenestration, installation of rooflights, alterations to front boundary treatment, associated landscaping, plant and cycle storage
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Somers J
- Postcode
- NW8 0PL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed mansard roof extension upon the character and appearance of the host building and the greater locality, with special regard given to the character and appearance of the St. John's Wood Conservation Area
- Whether sufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate that the basement extension is made in accordance with the development plan policies
What decided it
The mansard roof extension would lack architectural authenticity and integrity and cause less than substantial harm to the conservation area's significance that was not outweighed by public benefits, contrary to NPPF paragraphs 199-203 and development plan policies; the basement extension was acceptable subject to pre-commencement conditions securing flood risk mitigation measures.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40Policy 45Policy 35
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 203
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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