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Dismissed21 September 20233317565

5 Lord North Street, LONDON, SW1P 3LA

demolition of existing extension at rear ground floor level with excavation beneath and part of built-up garden area; and erection of new extensions at lower ground and ground floor level

Authority
City of Westminster Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Walker R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II* listed building, known as Numbers 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 11, Lord North Street, and any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Smith Square Conservation Area, including from any effects of the proposal on trees
  • The effect of the proposal on ground conditions with particular reference to the structural stability of neighbouring structures and infrastructure

What decided it

The proposal would fail to preserve the special interest of the Grade II* listed building and would fail to preserve or enhance the character of the conservation area, with insufficient public benefits to outweigh the identified heritage harm.

Framework references: 199, 200, 201, 202

Plan policies cited: Policy 34, Policy 38, Policy 39, Policy 40, Policy 45

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