Planning appeal decision
91 Frampton Street, London, NW8 8NA
Planning appeal 3321970 at 91 Frampton Street, London, NW8 8NA (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 17 November 2023 by Inspector Clowes M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area including the impact upon the Non-Designated Heritage Assets (NDHA's) of Hatton Street Studios and the housing blocks of the Lilestone Estate.
replacement of existing third floor level and erection of roof extension with terrace for use as 2 residential units; Installation of cladding; replacement of windows and doors; and associated external alterations
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Clowes M
- Postcode
- NW8 8NA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area including the impact upon the Non-Designated Heritage Assets (NDHA's) of Hatton Street Studios and the housing blocks of the Lilestone Estate
What decided it
The proposed roof extension and external alterations would result in an incongruous form of development that would irreversibly harm the architectural composition of the host building and its visual relationship with other properties within the terrace, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh the identified harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40
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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