®Planning appeal decision
141A Praed Street, London, W2 1RL
Planning appeal 3324054 at 141A Praed Street, London, W2 1RL (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 8 May 2024 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the area including the Conservation Area.
alterations to an existing residential unit to include construction of a third floor mansard, including new dormer windows to front and rear and four conservation type rooflights
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- W2 1RL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the area including the Conservation Area
What decided it
The appeal site's transitional location between two groups of buildings allowed the proposed mansard roof to integrate sensitively with the established form of the adjacent group without interrupting the established roofline, thereby preserving the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
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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