®Planning appeal decision
20 Clifton Hill, London, NW8 0QE
Planning appeal 3312513 at 20 Clifton Hill, London, NW8 0QE (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 13 October 2023 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building of 18 and 20, Clifton Hill, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
Conversion of loft space to habitable rooms and associated works, including erection of dormer window, internal staircase, etc
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Martinson P
- Postcode
- NW8 0QE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building of 18 and 20, Clifton Hill, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the St Johns Wood Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would cause less than substantial but considerable harm to the special interest and significance of the listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area, and the limited private benefits of adding a bedroom did not provide the clear and convincing justification required to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 1Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 200Paragraph 201Paragraph 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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