Planning appeal decision
4 Lauderdale Parade, Lauderdale Road, London, W9 1LU
Planning appeal 3301489 at 4 Lauderdale Parade, Lauderdale Road, London, W9 1LU (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 16 December 2022 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Maida Vale Conservation Area.
installation of new shop front with bi-folding doors and retractable awning
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- W9 1LU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Maida Vale Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of existing occupiers of neighbouring properties with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The limited scale of the development and retention of traditional shopfront features resulted in a neutral effect on the conservation area, and the noise concerns were outweighed by the existing high ambient noise levels in this busy commercial location with no evidence of unacceptable disturbance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40Policy 7Policy 33Policy 43
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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