Planning appeal decision
97C Elgin Avenue, London, W9 2DA
Planning appeal 3325736 at 97C Elgin Avenue, London, W9 2DA (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 21 February 2024 by Inspector Edginton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Maida Vale Conservation Area.
Alterations to the existing rear facade with rear extensions at all levels and a new roof extension in association with the creation of a new residential unit; internal communal bike and bin storage, and installation of external air source heat pumps to rear
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Edginton A
- Postcode
- W9 2DA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Maida Vale Conservation Area
- The effects of the development on the significance of a non-designated heritage asset
What decided it
The substantial loss of historic fabric and distinctive form to the rear of the building, combined with alterations to the principal elevation, would diminish the significance of the non-designated heritage asset and erode the character and appearance of the Maida Vale Conservation Area, and the minor public benefits of one additional residential unit do not outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- City Plan Policy 38City Plan Policy 39City Plan Policy 40
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 208Paragraph 209
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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