®Planning appeal decision
96 Clifton Hill, London, NW8 0JT
Planning appeal 3339294 at 96 Clifton Hill, London, NW8 0JT (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 2 October 2024 by Inspector Skelly C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building, a Non-Designated Heritage Asset, and the surrounding area, including the setting of the Grade II listed buildings at 92 and 94 Clifton Hill and the St John's Wood Conservation Area.
a one storey extension to replace existing mansard roof level, a new flat top mansard roof extension with slate tile cladding and lead roofing, two lead wrapped rear dormers with painted timber sash windows, two conservation roof lights to rear of mansard. Raised parapet walls, side chimney stacks and 2nd floor front and rear elevations to match with existing brickwork
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Skelly C
- Postcode
- NW8 0JT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building, a Non-Designated Heritage Asset, and the surrounding area, including the setting of the Grade II listed buildings at 92 and 94 Clifton Hill and the St John's Wood Conservation Area
What decided it
The cumulative effect of the proposed changes would harm the traditional appearance and significance of the Non-Designated Heritage Asset, the setting of the adjacent listed buildings, and the character of the conservation area, with insufficient public benefits to justify this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 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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