Planning appeal decision
26-28 Warwick Way, Pimlico, London, SW1V 1RX
Planning appeal 3303774 at 26-28 Warwick Way, Pimlico, London, SW1V 1RX (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 21 June 2023 by Inspector Storey P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The loss of office floorspace.
change of use of existing offices at first and second floor level into 8no. bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for up to 8 people (Sui Generis)
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Storey P
- Postcode
- SW1V 1RX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The loss of office floorspace
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers and neighbouring residents
What decided it
The proposed development conflicts with Policy 13(D) due to its location in a predominantly commercial part of the CAZ and the failure to demonstrate that alternative uses have been exhausted, combined with substandard living conditions for future first-floor occupiers due to inadequate communal space.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 13(D)Policy 10(D)
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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