Planning appeal decision
Flat 3, 39 Chilworth Mews, London, W2 3RG
Planning appeal 3307863 at Flat 3, 39 Chilworth Mews, London, W2 3RG (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 10 May 2023 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development upon the Bayswater Conservation Area.
the use of the existing flat roof as a private residential terrace, including the installation of railings and decking, a new door to provide access, stairs and a planted screen and other associated works (part retrospective)
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- W2 3RG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development upon the Bayswater Conservation Area
- the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and privacy
What decided it
The proposed development fails to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Bayswater Conservation Area, and the limited public benefits do not outweigh the less than substantial harm to this designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40Policy 7Policy 38(C)Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 197Paragraph 199Paragraph 134Paragraph 202
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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