®Planning appeal decision
Penthouse, Tenby Mansions , Nottingham Street, London, W1U 5ER
Planning appeal 3313163 at Penthouse, Tenby Mansions , Nottingham Street, London, W1U 5ER (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 2 May 2023 by Inspector Burnham T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Harley Street Conservation Area.
creation of roof terrace with glazed stair enclosure
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Burnham T
- Postcode
- W1U 5ER
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Harley Street Conservation Area
What decided it
The glazed stair enclosure would introduce a prominent modern feature that would detract from the character and appearance of the Harley Street Conservation Area, and the public benefits did not outweigh this less than substantial harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 196
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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