Planning appeal decision
36 Northumberland Place, London, W2 5AS
Planning appeal 3306853 at 36 Northumberland Place, London, W2 5AS (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 2 December 2022 by Inspector Tucker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the building and the area, including the Westbourne Conservation Area and the setting of the listed building opposite known as Nos. 17-31 Sutherland Place.
demolition of existing rear conservatory and construction of new rear extension with white brick and metal framed double glazed windows/doors. Lowering of existing garden and ground floor
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Tucker A
- Postcode
- W2 5AS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the building and the area, including the Westbourne Conservation Area and the setting of the listed building opposite known as Nos. 17-31 Sutherland Place.
What decided it
The replacement extension would have a simpler appearance than the existing extension and would not harm the character and appearance of the conservation area or the setting of the listed building, in accordance with the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and NPPF paragraph 199.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199
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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