21 Wilton Street, City Of Westminster, London, SW1X 7AX

Retrospective Listed Building Consent application for installation of a structural glass balustrade to the uppermost roof at the rear of the

Authority: City of Westminster Council
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Scott A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the installation of the structural glass balustrade has preserved the listed building and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
Whether the character or appearance of the conservation area has been preserved or enhanced

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the listed building and conservation area caused by the contemporary glass balustrade's discordant appearance and siting is not outweighed by the claimed public benefits of health and safety, as alternative compliant designs could have been achieved without causing such harm.

Framework references: 199, 200, 202

Plan policies cited: Policy 38, Policy 39, Policy 40

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