®Planning appeal decision
43 Chepstow Road, London, W2 5BP
Planning appeal 3322912 at 43 Chepstow Road, London, W2 5BP (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 24 November 2023 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, 7-53 Chepstow Road W2 of which the appeal site is part, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
upgrading of the existing gas supply, installation of external and internal gas pipe apparatus
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Bowyer J
- Postcode
- W2 5BP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, 7-53 Chepstow Road W2 of which the appeal site is part, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- The extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Westbourne Conservation Area
What decided it
The appellant failed to robustly demonstrate that there were no realistic less harmful alternatives to the proposed external pipework route to achieve a safe and compliant gas supply, and therefore the unsubstantiated public benefit did not outweigh the considerable harm to the listed building and conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D12 of the London Plan 2021Policies 38, 39 and 40 of the City Plan 2021
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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