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Dismissed11 April 20233309525

153 Shirland Road, London, W9 2EP

Planning appeal 3309525 at 153 Shirland Road, London, W9 2EP (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 11 April 2023 by Inspector Ellison H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of 2 storey extension to the rear of the existing closet wing, extending from lower ground floor level to raised ground floor level to enlarge existing apartments on both levels, improving their habitable spaces

Authority
City of Westminster Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Ellison H
Postcode
W9 2EP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • flood risk
  • the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to outlook and light

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan in respect of character and appearance, flood risk, and living conditions of neighbours, with no other considerations indicating a decision should be made other than in accordance with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 34Policy 38Policy 40Policy 35Policy 7

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