Planning appeal decision
55 Belgrave Gardens, London, NW8 0RE
Planning appeal 3312844 at 55 Belgrave Gardens, London, NW8 0RE (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 15 September 2023 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers of Pamela Hay House (49 Belgrave Gardens) with regard to outlook.
the demolition of existing single family dwelling and construction of new 3 storey house over basement
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rafiq F
- Postcode
- NW8 0RE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers of Pamela Hay House (49 Belgrave Gardens) with regard to outlook
- Whether the proposal would be acceptable in respect of flood risk and surface water drainage
What decided it
The unacceptable adverse impact on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers of Pamela Hay House with regard to outlook and sense of enclosure, which would be long lasting and contrary to the NPPF objectives, outweighed the identified benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7Policy 38(C)Policy 34Policy 35Policy 45
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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