Planning appeal decision
52 Queensway, London, W2 3RY
Planning appeal 3311025 at 52 Queensway, London, W2 3RY (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 1 September 2023 by Inspector McGlone A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Queensway Conservation Area.
within the last 4 years, the removal of the previous lawful shopfront and installation of a new shopfront and side entrance door, without the requisite planning permission
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- McGlone A
- Postcode
- W2 3RY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Queensway Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal causes less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Queensway Conservation Area through its lack of traditional shopfront features and proportions, and the claimed public benefits do not outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- City Plan 2019-2040 Policy 38City Plan 2019-2040 Policy 39City Plan 2019-2040 Policy 40London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy HC1
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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