3 - 5 Kilburn High Road, Westminster, London, NW6 5SD

Planning appeal 3310120 at 3 - 5 Kilburn High Road, Westminster, London, NW6 5SD (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 18 October 2023 by Inspector Bond V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the appeal building and area and on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants with regards to noise, fumes and odour.

Without the benefit of planning permission and within the last 4 years the installation of metal ducting equipment to the southern flank elevation of the Property

Authority: City of Westminster Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Bond V
Postcode: NW6 5SD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect on the character and appearance of the appeal building and area and on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants with regards to noise, fumes and odour

What decided it

The material harm to character and appearance caused by the visually cluttering metal ducting and fan box, which cannot be adequately mitigated by conditions, combined with unresolved concerns about impacts on neighbouring living conditions regarding noise, fumes and odour.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 38Policy 40Policy 7Policy 33Policy 38London Plan Policy D14London Plan Policy S1

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