®Planning appeal decision
21 Wilton Street, City Of Westminster, London, SW1X 7AX
Planning appeal 3317241 at 21 Wilton Street, City Of Westminster, London, SW1X 7AX (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 8 September 2023 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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
- Postcode
- SW1X 7AX
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 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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