Planning appeal decision
3 Bolney Gate, London, SW7 1QW
Planning appeal 3311545 at 3 Bolney Gate, London, SW7 1QW (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 16 June 2023 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be granted, having particular regard to the impact of the development on the external appearance of the dwellinghouse.
Single storey roof extension to add an additional floor to a terraced single family dwelling
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- SW7 1QW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether prior approval should be granted, having particular regard to the impact of the development on the external appearance of the dwellinghouse
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable visual harm to the external appearance of the dwellinghouse by disrupting the uniform roofline of the terrace and detracting from the setting of the adjacent heritage assets, contrary to the GPDO prior approval requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 40 of the City of Westminster Plan 2019-2040
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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