Somers Crescent Garages, 23 Southwick Street, London, W2 2PR

Planning appeal 3336926 at Somers Crescent Garages, 23 Southwick Street, London, W2 2PR (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 18 September 2024 by Inspector Reid L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bayswater Conservation Area.

demolition of the existing standalone garages and erection of two new dwellings (Class C3) over two storeys, landscaping works and other associated works

Authority: City of Westminster Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Reid L
Postcode: W2 2PR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bayswater Conservation Area
the effect of the proposal on the quality and functionality of the communal garden of the Devonport building complex

What decided it

The proposal would fail to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bayswater Conservation Area by virtue of its two-storey design and siting behind the perimeter buildings, which would visually disrupt the established layout and diminish the positive contribution of the Devonport complex to the conservation area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40Policy 38CPolicy 12D
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 208

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