Planning appeal decision
9 Wellington Place, London , NW8 9JA
Planning appeal 3312372 at 9 Wellington Place, London , NW8 9JA (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 7 September 2023 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works and development would preserve the listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
an upper ground floor rear extension to Grade II listed house, with associated internal alterations
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Scott A
- Postcode
- NW8 9JA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed works and development would preserve the listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- Whether the character and appearance of St. John's Wood Conservation Area would be preserved or enhanced
What decided it
The scale, massing and contemporary design of the proposed extension would cause less than substantial harm to the listed building's special architectural and historic interest and to the conservation area's character, and the modest public benefits do not justify this harm under paragraph 202 of the NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 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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