®Planning appeal decision
5 Lord North Street, London, SW1P 3LA
Planning appeal 3317566 at 5 Lord North Street, London, SW1P 3LA (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 21 September 2023 by Inspector Walker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Walker R
- Postcode
- SW1P 3LA
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 harmfully erosive effect of the proposed extension on the architectural integrity, setting and special interest of the Grade II* listed building, combined with insufficient public benefits to outweigh this heritage harm under paragraph 202 of the NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 34Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40Policy 45
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 201Paragraph 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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